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.