Licensed Clinical Psychologist 

Lombard, IL | Full time W-2 Position | $90,000-$140,000

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POSITION SUMMARY

 

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at First Responders Wellness Center (FRWC), you will deliver mental health testing and clinical services to first responders, veterans, and their spouses. FRWC is a mission driven practice serving public safety personnel exclusively, staffed by clinicians who understand first responder culture firsthand. This role centers on two priorities: specialized psychological evaluations and trauma-focused clinical therapy.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Specialized Evaluations & Testing 

• Conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety candidates.

• Conduct FOID Card reinstatement evaluations and mental health evaluations under Illinois law and Illinois State Police.

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Trauma-Focused Clinical Therapy

• Provide individual and/or couples therapy using evidence-based, trauma-focused modalities (CBT, CPT, DBT, ERP, EMDR).

• Apply a working understanding of trauma's impact on the brain and the diagnosis of PTSD to case formulation.

 

Case Management & Collaborative Care

• Assess and diagnose clients to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.

• Participate in a minimum of one hour per week of case consultation and didactics with FRWC staff.

 

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

• Locations in Lombard, Chicago, and Lincolnshire.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.

 

Licensure

• Active, unrestricted Illinois license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist, required at hire.

 

Experience

• Demonstrated experience conducting psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and forensic testing; experience with pre-employment, fitness-for-duty, or FOID evaluations is preferred.

• Experience providing trauma-focused individual and/or couples therapy.

 

Specialized Knowledge

• Working knowledge of PTSD diagnostic criteria and the neurobiological impact of trauma.

• Familiarity with Illinois FOID Card mental health certification requirements.

 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

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• Trauma-informed, culturally competent care tailored to first responder and veteran populations.

• Expertise in neurobiological understanding of trauma effects on the brain

• Proficiency in forensic-adjacent assessment methodology and clinical report writing (FFDE, FOID).

• Ability to build rapport with a trust-guarded clientele and communicate clinical findings clearly.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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$90,000–$140,000 annually, based on caseload and experience.

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• 401(k) with match

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Paid vacation/Sick time/Paid holidays

• Clinical consultation with clinicians who have done this work for years

• Cultural competency training, ride-alongs, and department orientation

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Work Location: In person