ABOUT THE POSITION The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at The Chicago School is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist to serve as Director of Behavioral Health Services and Training. As the primary behavioral health resource for IllinoisCOM students, you will provide direct clinical care—including individual assessment, counseling, group support, wellness programming, crisis intervention, and coordination of care and referrals—while establishing a foundation for a future behavioral health training program. The position is full‑time and in‑person at The Chicago School’s Chicago campus and reports to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for IllinoisCOM. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Behavioral Health Services and Student Care Provide individual behavioral health services to medical students, including assessment, short‑term counseling, and care coordination. Provide group counseling and workshops that address student well‑being and common areas of need. Monitor student progress and continuity of care, including follow‑up when appropriate and coordination with external providers. Maintain regular availability for student appointments and consultations, including walk‑in access as appropriate. Develop and deliver programming that supports student well‑being (stress management, test anxiety, coping tools, academic stress, and the transition into rigorous medical education). Identify students in need of additional support and coordinate referrals to external providers. Provide crisis intervention during business hours and ensure students are connected to 24/7 crisis support through the University’s Student Solutions resource, with appropriate follow‑up. Serve as a resource to college and university leadership on student wellness and behavioral health concerns. Operations, Systems, and Compliance Establish behavioral health services, initially for IllinoisCOM, expanding to the full campus student body over time, aligned with accreditation requirements and institutional priorities. Develop policies, procedures, and service models to support consistent, high‑quality care. Design, implement, and manage documentation standards, record‑keeping systems, and scheduling processes in compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements, including FERPA and HIPAA. Implement assessment processes to evaluate service utilization, effectiveness, and student outcomes, tracking strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement, and maintaining records to support internal review and external audit requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations to inform service improvement and resource planning. Future Training Program Development Work with academic programs across the campus to plan for a formal behavioral health training program that will support practicum and internship placements over time. Help define the structure, policies, and supervision approach needed to support trainees. Coordinate with academic programs to align training opportunities with program requirements and standards. Supervise trainees as the program is established and grows. Ensure training activities meet applicable professional, ethical, and regulatory standards. Collaboration and Integration Partner with relevant college and university departments to support student care, well‑being, and success. Develop external partnerships with community providers as needed to support referrals and service continuity. Contribute to committees or working groups related to student care and wellness as appropriate. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Licensed clinical psychologist, eligible to practice in Illinois at the time of hire. Demonstrated experience providing direct clinical services. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a medical school or graduate/professional student environment. Experience developing or expanding behavioral health services or programs. Experience supervising graduate‑level trainees in behavioral health settings. Familiarity with accreditation expectations related to student support services in medical education. Experience establishing clinical documentation systems and operational workflows. Ability to work across disciplines and partner effectively with academic and administrative units. Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a developing environment. COMPENSATION Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience. The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes paid time‑off, medical and dental coverage, company‑paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events. The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr