Psychologist

PSYCHOLOGIST

Heritage Behavioral Health Center | Decatur / Clinton, Illinois | Part-Time

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring a passionate, licensed Psychologist to strengthen our screening, assessment, diagnostic, and risk assessment services!

SALARY

Competitive pay, commensurate with education, licensure, and experience

SCHEDULE

Part-Time - 8 hours per week

ABOUT HERITAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, with services also provided in Clinton, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care - regardless of the position they hold.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

- Competitive pay aligned with state and national benchmarks

- Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

- Part-time schedule

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

YOUR ROLE

The Psychologist will enhance Heritage's screening, assessment, diagnosis, and risk assessment services, providing psychological and neuropsychological evaluations across the lifespan and supporting clinical teams with diagnostic clarity for complex presentations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assessment: Conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations as performed by a licensed clinical psychologist.

- Referrals Across the Lifespan: Accept referrals for individuals across the lifespan, including cases requiring diagnosis clarification.

- Complete psychological examinations for youth requiring evaluation prior to residential placement.

- Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments to support safe, appropriate levels of care and treatment planning.

- Diagnostic Formulation: Synthesize clinical interview, testing, and collateral data into clear diagnostic impressions and recommendations.

- Collaboration: Partner with the multidisciplinary care team to integrate assessment findings into individualized treatment plans.

- Documentation: Complete timely, thorough evaluation reports in accordance with agency, state, and CCBHC standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Strong clinical judgment in differential diagnosis across a range of psychiatric and developmental presentations

- Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized psychological and neuropsychological test batteries

- Ability to communicate complex clinical findings clearly to clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

- Strong organizational skills to manage evaluation timelines and documentation requirements

- Sound ethical judgment consistent with APA and Illinois licensure standards

QUALIFICATIONS

- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited program

- Active, unrestricted license as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois

- Experience conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations preferred

- Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of clinical presentations preferred

- A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance

HERITAGE ALSO OFFERS

- Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness reimbursement

- Professional Growth: Continuing education opportunities and tuition assistance

- Loan Forgiveness: Heritage is a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Site, providing access to federal student loan forgiveness for eligible licensed professionals. Additional information is available at nhsc.hrsa.gov.

Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!