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Joseph J. Novak, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, Speaker andProfessional Services for Youth, Families and Adults
Illinois License #071.003486
Fax: 847.981.0878
  • 415 East Golf Road, Suite 115, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  • 550 Frontage Rd Suite 2810, Northfield, IL 60093
Joseph J. Novak, Psy.D.
Bio
Dr. Joe Novak, Psy.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois with over 30 years of experience. A consultant to local communities, and industry, past hospital administrator, president of Joseph J. Novak, P.C. and practicing professional, Dr. Novak is keenly aware of the importance of promoting the connection between physical and emotional health and well-being.
Every personal story traces the path for one's life journey, the emotional pain, the struggle, and overcoming obstacles. Dr. Novak has invested his professional career in the value of the human spirit and the importance of crafting and applying life changing tools to recover from adversity and growth in the presence of life's challenges.
Dr. Novak practice specializes in the psychological needs of youth, families and adults. In addition, Dr. Novak has extensive experience speaking and consulting to communities, government agencies and corporations.
EDUCATION:
Illinois School of Professional PsychologyChicago, Illinois, 1979-1984Doctor of Psychology Degree (Psy.D.)
University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois, 1978-1979Master of Arts Degree (A.M.) Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, Illinois, 1974-1978Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
12/2014 – 9/2015 OMNI Youth Services, Inc.1111 West Lake Cook RoadBuffalo Grove, Illinois 60089Telephone: 847-353-1781Facsimile: 847-465-1964E-mail: jnovak@omniyouth.org Program Development OfficerResponsible for development and expansion of existing and future programs at OMNI Youth Services, Inc., a not-for-profit social service organization serving youth, young adults and their families.
3/2013 - 11/2014 Maryville Behavioral Health Hospital555 Wilson LaneDes Plaines, Illinois 60016Telephone: 847-768-5312Facsimile: 847-768-5478E-mail: novakj@maryvilleacademy.org Chief Executive OfficerPsychiatric inpatient services for children, adolescents and young adults with psychiatric issues, including behavioral, emotional and substance abuse problems. Chief administrator and leader responsible for hospital vision, and overall operations including fiscal management, business processes, medical staff hiring and needs, and employee and customer satisfaction.
1/1990 - 3/2013 Northwest Community Hospital 800 W. Central Road Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 Telephone:  847-618-4075 Facsimile:  847-618-4129 E-mail:  jnovak@nch.org 2/1995 - 3/2013 Director of Mental Health Network Continuum of Care services for individuals ages 12 and over with Mental Health needs. Duties include strategic and business planning, administration of programming and staff, and community liaison and linkage.   Consultant to attending physicians and nursing staff on Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units concerning treatment planning, and emotional and psychological needs of patients with co-occurring behavioral health diagnoses.   Collaboration with Emergency Medicine physicians regarding treatment interventions for behavioral health patients of all ages arriving at the Emergency Department experiencing acute crisis and moderate to severe emotional pain. 1/1990 - 2/1995 Director of Youth and Inpatient Services Inpatient Psychiatric and Partial Hospitalization programs for ages 12-18. Inpatient psychiatric services for adults. Duties include hiring, and supervision of staff, marketing and development, continuous quality improvement. 11/1988 - Present Joseph J. Novak, P.C. 415 East Golf Road, Suite 115 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005   Private Practice Consultative services and innovative speaking presentations to the community and business industry on emotional and physical wellness and wellbeing. Family therapy and individual treatment of youth and adults. Specializing in the treatment of stress, mood and anxiety. 2/1989 - 1/1990 Center for Depressive Illnesses 2544 West Montrose Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60618   Clinical Director Inpatient/Outpatient behavioral medical treatment program for adults suffering from depressive illnesses. Duties included program development, staff training and supervision, quality assurance and direct service (diagnostic evaluation, individual, family and group therapies). 10/1983 - 1/1989 Northwest Mental Health Center, Inc. 1606 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067   Director of Outpatient Services Coordinator of Child, Adolescent and Adult Developmental Disabilities Programs.  Duties included direct services to children, and adolescents, fiscal planning, program development, hiring, training, and supervision of staff and quality assurance.   Vice President of Access Counseling Associates Private Practice subsidiary of Northwest Mental Health Center, Inc. Psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families. 1984 - 1987 Weiss Memorial Hospital 4646 North Marine Drive Chicago, Illinois 60640   Inpatient Services for the Diamond Headache Treatment Program Clinical Intervention with patients presenting primary problem of acute and chronic headache pain (muscle contraction and vascular headaches), including psychologist assessment, and brief psychotherapy (individual, group, couple and family).
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
  • 1981 - Present: American Psychological Association
  • 1981 - 1997: Illinois Psychological Association
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Joseph J. Novak, P.C.
415 East Golf Road Suite 115,Arlington Heights, IL 60005
550 Frontage Rd Suite 2810, Northfield, IL 60093
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Mon-Thurs: 8AM - 7PM Fri: 3PM - 6PM Sat: 8AM - 5PM Sun: Closed
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Clinical Psychologist IL 071-003486
Associations
Member Of The American Psychological Association - 1981 - Present
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