Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Charleston, Illinois

Job description

About the facility

This outpatient facility provides comprehensive neuropsychological services with an interdisciplinary team approach to cognitive assessment and evaluation. The facility maintains established protocols for neuropsychological testing across all age groups and utilizes electronic documentation systems for clinical records and care coordination. The organization emphasizes evidence-based assessment practices and collaborative treatment planning among healthcare professionals. The facility operates during standard business hours and supports both full-time and part-time scheduling options for qualified neuropsychologists.

About the facility location

Charleston offers outdoor recreation at Fox Ridge State Park and cultural experiences at the Charleston Alley Theater and Doudna Fine Arts Center. The area features educational attractions including a debate museum and hosts workshops such as mushroom log inoculation at the Kalyx Center. Families can enjoy entertainment options at KAZ Amusements, Cross County Mall, and Lincoln Springs Resort Family Fun Center. The community maintains an active calendar of civic meetings and events throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological assessments across cognitive domains including memory, attention, executive functioning, and language while working full-time Monday through Friday day shifts. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical interviews, reviewing medical and educational histories, and preparing detailed reports for patients, families, and referring providers. The position requires close collaboration with neurologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and educators to develop individualized treatment plans while participating in case conferences and team meetings. The clinician will provide psychoeducation and counseling on cognitive strengths and compensatory strategies while maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with organizational guidelines. The role requires board certification and focuses on comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation services.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Neurologists, psychiatrists, therapists, educators, and team members
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: All ages requiring neuropsychological assessment across cognitive domains
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable