Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Science 

Reproductive Health Psychologist

 Rush University Medical Center 

Chicago, IL 

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical College, invites applications for the position of Reproductive Health Psychologist.

 Department Highlights

 •National Recognition: Part of a top-ranked health system recognized for clinical excellence and leadership.

 •Collaborative Faculty: Join a robust team of faculty psychologists and psychiatrists. 

•Interdisciplinary Work: Work closely with colleagues in Psychiatry, Ob-Gyn, & Internal Medicine.

 •Educational Legacy: Active participation in our prestigious training programs. 

Responsibilities 

This full-time faculty position offers a balanced clinical and academic environment. 

Clinical Focus 

•Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders 

•Pregnancy and postpartum mental health 

•Reproductive health concerns 

•Fertility-related distress

 •Sexual health concerns 

•Pelvic pain

 •Survivors of sexual violence and trauma 

Position Details 

Primarily focused on outpatient services within our state-of-the-art facilities. Standard Monday through Friday clinical hours; no weekend or holiday rotations currently required. 

Clinical Activities 

•Conduct diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy.

 •Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, and pelvic floor specialists.

 •Treat patients who are pregnant, postpartum, or experiencing reproductive and sexual health concerns. 

•Teach and provide supervision in our top-rated Psychology Residency Program

 •Participate in program development and research. 

Research & Academic Effort 

•Opportunity for protected research time for candidates with established funding or a clear trajectory for scholarly work. 

•Opportunity for teaching in the Rush Medical College 

•Mentorship to psychology and psychiatry residents and fellows. 

Experience & Education Requirements

We are seeking a candidate with a strong clinical foundation in Reproductive Health and Health Psychology and a commitment to academic medicine. 

•Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program. 

•Training: Completion of an APA-accredited internship and a relevant specialized post-doctoral fellowship. 

•Licensure: Must possess or be eligible for a valid license to practice psychology in the State of Illinois. 

•Experience:

                        oDemonstrated expertise in Reproductive Health, Trauma-focused Psychology, and/or Health Psychology. 

                        oDemonstrated expertise in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, CPT, NET, PE). 

                        oStrong track record of collaboration within multidisciplinary medical teams.  

                        oTeaching and mentorship experience preferred oPrevious experience in an academic medical center preferred. 

The Environment 

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

 Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities. 

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year. Rush hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

 Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all. 

Compensation 

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes opportunities for additional compensation based on exceeding productivity targets as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. 

Pay Range: $115,000 - $172,000 

Rush also offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). 

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. 

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

About Rush University Medical Center

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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