Job Openings
Department of Psychology

10/09 - The UIC Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychology Program, has an opening for a Spanish speaking neuropsychology technician with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. The bilingual technician's primary duties will be to administer psychological measures of cognitive functioning to adults and children. Contractual technicians are part-time as needed and are paid hourly at a rate of $17.50/hour. Hours are typically 8am – 5pm. For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Lilian Bityou at (312)413-8060 or lbityou@psych.uic.edu. 

10/09 - Seeking case manager in a 300+ psych facility near midway airport. Need someone to have a caseload of about 40 people: Will complete intakes, run skill based groups and meet with residents when they need assistance with daily issues. The position is 5 days a week, 40 hours a week. Each case worker takes one weekend a month but is able to take week days off to compensate. Looking for someone who has at least an undergrad degree as it is an entry level position. Please refer anyone to my e-mail or work phone with any questions. Annie Adams, MA, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director, Midway Neurological and Rehabilitation Center, office:708.598.2605 ex 239, office fax: 708.598.5671, cell: 715.210.9616,anniebob21@yahoo.com <mailto:anniebob21@yahoo.com>

8/09 - Part-Time Therapist/Counselor Position.  Looking for a Group Co-leader for ongoing outdoor experiential therapy social skills groups for boys program out of Winfield IL. Group program has been running for over 5 years, includes 3 groups, and moves to a gym facility in West Chicago in the winter. Program runs on Saturday mornings 9:30 – 1:30/2:00. Compensation $35 – 40/hr depending on degree. Co-leader will work with Licensed Psychologist co-facilitating 3 groups of various age ranges. MA and PsyD track students welcome. No MA degree required, and have used this position for Advanced Practicum in the past. If have MA, position can grow to include working with DCFS and adopted children/adults. Position could grow into ½ time post-doc position. We take holiday weekends off and I have a substitute fill-in for Saturdays needed off. See program description at http://pathwayspsychologyservices.com/activitycounselingboys.aspx

Contact Dr. Joe Roszkowski at drjoe@pathwayspsychologyservices.com.  630-290-1291

7/09 - Executive Recruiter with an innovative Clinical Research client in search of hiring two positions within their growing organization.  These positions can be based in Southern, NJ or Los Angeles, CA:

1. Director/Senior Director, Cognitive Impairment - An innovative clinical research company is in search of a Neuropsychologist with extensive experience in Dementia/Alzheimer's clinical research trials including issues in administration of cognitive scales, clinical and mental status interviews, and diagnostic/symptom rating scales. Successful candidates will have an extensive publication record in area of interest and experience interacting with leaders in academia and industry. Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer.  Relocation assistance is available.

2. Psychiatric Clinician - This position will evaluate a wide range of psychiatric patients using various diagnostic and symptom rating scales. Successful candidate will be a part of an expert rating team, conducting assessments as part of a clinical study protocol.

Requirements- MS degree in a clinically-focused mental health discipline; Candidates must have 2 years of clinical experience with psychiatric patients; 1 year administering psychiatric symptom rating scales and/or structured diagnostic interviews.  Experience needed with SCID, HAMD and PANSS; Spanish skills would be a plus. If you or anyone that comes to mind may have an interest in learning more about these roles, please feel free to contact me: Michael Padgett, Executive Recruiter, PharmaFORCE,

678-367-0572.

mpadgett@pharmaforce.net<mailto:mpadgett@pharmaforce.net>

3/09 - Centro Castillo for Personal and Family Wellbeing is looking for a Spanish-Speaking licensed clinician for expanding group practice (Psy.D, Ph.D, or LCSW).  The practice is located on the North Side of Chicago, Ashland/Belmont area.  The practice works mainly with individuals and couples, with an increasing number of families being served.  This is a part-time contractual position. Expected to maintain a case load between 10-15 per week.  Opportunity for growth and increase in caseload as desired. Ideal for someone who is looking to: venture part-time into the private sector as an adjunct to other professional involvements; balance being a stay at home parent and a working therapist; interested in making the shift to sole private practice but want/need to build up their case load first; work in a supportive professional environment with clinical peer consultation rather than in isolation; focus on their clinical work and is looking to benefit from the administrative support obtained by being part of a group practice.  If interested, please send a letter of interest and your cv to: Paula C. Castillo, Psy.D. at dr.castillo@centrocastillo.com.  Paula C. Castillo, Psy.D. 3166 N. Lincoln Ave. Ste. 314 Chicago, IL 60657, Clinical Psychologist (o) 312-909-1007 (f) 773-327-4542.

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