Psychologist - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - Gender Affirming Care - Chicago

Overview

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Job Title: Psychologist, Gender-Affirming Care – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Psychologist, Gender-Affirming Care to join the Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
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Candidates will join the faculty of Rush Medical College, and teach residents, medical students, and other trainees in clinical settings. Opportunities for research, mentorship, and other activities within our vibrant academic community may be available depending on the candidates’ background and experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and an academic rank commensurate with experience. Eligible candidates should possess a strong clinical background with a broad range of mental disorders.

Training and experience in the care of sex and gender minorities is required, and experience working in medical settings is strongly preferred.

This position will be housed in the Gender-Affirming Surgery Clinic and will provide clinical services, including assessment and treatment, to adults seeking, undergoing, and recovering from gender-affirming surgeries. Clinical work will be primarily outpatient and in-person, but less frequently will include video visits and postoperative, inpatient care. The successful candidate will work closely with related clinical and administrative services in the Gender-Affirming Surgery Clinic and across the hospital, caring for transgender and gender diverse people.

While surgery-related assessments and interventions will be the priority, the candidate will also provide ongoing psychotherapeutic treatments established for a range of conditions. The successful candidate will conduct quality improvement and program development initiatives at the intersection of gender-affirming care and mental health.

This position will receive professional development, mentorship, and a peer community via the Division of Hospital Psychology. Hospital Psychology provides psychological services to patients and families admitted in critical care, acute care, acute rehabilitation and critical illness recovery units, and operates small outpatient clinics designed to meet the needs of recently discharged patients, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Required – Training and experience in the care of sex and gender minorities; strong clinical background with a broad range of mental disorders. Experience working in medical settings is strongly preferred.

Academic and Institutional Context – This position will be housed in the Gender-Affirming Surgery Clinic and will provide clinical services, including assessment and treatment, to adults seeking, undergoing, and recovering from gender-affirming surgeries. Clinical work will be primarily outpatient and in-person, but less frequently will include video visits and postoperative, inpatient care. The successful candidate will join the faculty of Rush Medical College and teach residents, medical students, and other trainees;

opportunities for research, mentorship, and other activities may be available depending on background and experience.

Professional Development – The successful candidate will receive professional development, mentorship, and a peer community via the Division of Hospital Psychology.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush offers competitive total compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for advancement. Pay Range: $114,000 - $147,000
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Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Psychologist - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - Gender Affirming Care - Chicago

Location US:

IL:

Chicago

Req 21368