PSYCHOLOGIST - JTDC

This Psychology position at Cook County is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical patient management, Mental health screening, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Behavioral health, Substance use disorder services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychologist provides clinical management and oversight of mental health and substance use disorder services for youth at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. They lead multidisciplinary treatment teams, conduct individual and group therapy, and ensure continuity of care through clinical rou...

Benefits package: Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Basic term life insurance, Pension plan, Deferred compensation program, Employee assistance program, Paid holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.