The Department of Psychology & Wellness at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, in collaboration with the University of Evansville, is recruiting two new psychologist positions to fill a growing need to provide mental health services for youth, college students, and the community.  Psychologists will be employed by Easterseals, with a dual appointment at the University of Evansville.

Easterseals Rehabilitation Center (ESRC) is a longstanding non-for-profit agency in Evansville, Indiana, with an excellent reputation in the community for service and expertise. The Department of Psychology & Wellness has undergone a significant expansion to meet the tremendous need in the community for youth with mental health and developmental difficulties.  Focus is on increasing clinical services, continuing to expand a fully-functioning training program (including internship, fellowship, and psychiatric residency rotations), and developing innovative, effective community outreach programs.   The next phase of this expansion is a partnership with the University of Evansville (UE) to provide further services in our clinic as well as on UE campus.  We are interested in candidates with a strong base of clinical experience in therapy and assessment to work with youth and adults with diverse backgrounds and needs as well as interest and expertise in training.  Candidates would be appointed to provide psychology services as well serve as a faculty member for the Internship in Clinical Psychology and the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical & Developmental Psychology.  More information about the internship can be found at the following link:  http://www.eastersealsrehabcenter.com/internship. In addition, candidates would have opportunities for supervision of other trainees, if desired. 

The University of Evansville was founded in 1854 as Moores Hill Male and Female College in Moores Hill, Indiana and was one of the first co-educational colleges in the United States. In 1917, the college relocated to Evansville and became Evansville College and, in 1967, the University of Evansville.  UE is currently ranked #4 in the US News and World Report rankings of Midwest Comprehensive universities. It is committed to active learning and scholarship in a student-centered environment while offering a distinctive curriculum that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences  In addition, the University offers a number of professional programs at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level. The university enrolls nearly 2,500 students from 44 states and 52 countries, has been designated an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, and has received national recognition for its dedication to international education. The university's program at Harlaxton College was ranked the #1 Study Abroad Program in the Nation by BestCollegeReviews.org. In 2021, the University of Evansville announced that it would create Southwest Indiana’s first Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program. 

As a means of creating an environment rich in knowledge, authenticity, and empathy, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center and the University of Evansville actively seeks to recruit and retain diverse faculty members over the long-term.Both organizations do not engage in discrimination based on attributes of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or physical or mental disability.The positions offer competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 401K retirement plan, short term disability (STD), life insurance, liability insurance coverage, and generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave.  A competitive professional fund and paid days off for scholarly activities are also offered.  Outstanding billing and administrative support is provided in a warm and supportive environment with flexible work hours and no evenings or weekends, or on-call responsibilities. There is a significant organizational and departmental focus on promoting flourishing, innovation, collegiality, personal/professional balance, and long-term stability. Please contact Dr. Jim Schroeder, Vice President of the Department of Psychology & Wellness at Easterseals (812-479-1411/jschroeder@evansvillerehab.com), to inquire further.