Supervisor, Pediatric Psychology Program

Major Responsibilities:

• Clinical Supervision and Leadership: Provide regular clinical supervision and guidance, ensuring high standards of care and supporting professional development.
• Monitor Productivity: Monitor and evaluate productivity, ensuring that providers are meeting patient volume targets and maintaining efficient, consistently full schedules.
• Collaborate on Service Line Integration: Work with multi-disciplinary teams and leadership to ensure psychology positions are well-defined and aligned with hospital priorities.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Monitor clinical outcomes, ensuring that treatment protocols are being followed, patient care is effective, and services meet regulatory and hospital standards.
• Staff Training and Development: Coordinate and lead training efforts for psychology staff to ensure ongoing professional development, skill enhancement, and up-to-date knowledge on evidence-based practices.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to drive decisions related to productivity, patient outcomes, and program development, ensuring that the department is meeting its goals and continuously improving services.
• Professional Development: Maintains appropriate professional licensures and related requirements such as continuing education
• Advocacy: Participates in Advocate and community activities as appropriate: a. Participates in institutional meetings, activities and in-services. b. Participates in professional, community and government committees, activities and networks affecting the services provided to patients.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Active license in the State of Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist.

Education Required:

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology 

Experience Required:

• ​​At least 5 years direct, post-doctoral clinical experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families. Experience working with a range of pediatric populations, including children with chronic medical conditions, developmental disorders, behavioral health issues, trauma, or neuropsychological concerns. Skilled in applying evidence-based therapeutic approaches for children, adolescents and families.  At least 2 years direct, post-doctoral experience in leadership required (preferred in a hospital setting). 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of common psychological disorders in children, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, conduct disorders, and trauma-related conditions. 
• Knowledge of and proficiency in various therapeutic modalities commonly used in pediatric psychology.
• Familiarity with how to work alongside a variety of healthcare professionals (e.g., pediatricians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, etc.) in a team-based approach to patient care, including communication and coordination strategies.
• Knowledge of cultural, social, and environmental factors that may affect the psychological well-being of children and families. Supervisors need to ensure that interventions are sensitive to and appropriate for diverse populations.
• Understanding current research in the field, including emerging therapeutic approaches and diagnostic tools, to inform treatment protocols and best practices.
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations, support professional development, and guide clinical decision-making.
• Ability to oversee the proper use of psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, and/or neuropsychological assessments) in children. 
• Strong critical thinking skills are required to analyze complex cases, navigate ethical dilemmas, and identify solutions to clinical challenges. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying treatment plans, feedback, and guidance clearly and effectively to both staff and families.
• Organizational skills are needed to manage workloads, prioritize tasks, and maintain oversight of clinical operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• ​​​​Moderate physical activity (standing, sitting, walking) with occasional lifting or bending for certain interactions with children. Visual and auditory capabilities for patient observation and documentation are essential. Emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress.  Supervisor will work Monday-Friday, regular hours with some afternoon and evening availability to accommodate patient and family schedules for therapeutic work.  Supervisor may oversee psychologists in at more than one site therefore occasional travel is required. 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.