Director of Behavioral Health Services and Training - IllinoisCOM

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Job Description: 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. This role will serve as the primary provider of behavioral health services for IllinoisCOM students while building the foundation for a future behavioral health training program. The position will initially focus on direct clinical care, including individual assessment, counseling, group support, wellness programming, crisis intervention, and coordination of care and referrals as needed. The Director will play a central role in supporting students as they navigate the academic, emotional, and personal demands of medical education, ensuring alignment with COCA requirements and expectations. Once care aligned with COCA requirements and expectations is established, the Director will then work to develop the systems, processes, and standards needed to support a sustainable behavioral health function, including documentation practices, assessment processes, and service delivery models. Over time, the role will help develop a formal behavioral health training program that support...