CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Agency : Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 05/23/2024
Closing Date/Time: 06/06/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $7,491-$11,015/month ($89,892-$132,180/year)
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position  MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 37724  

Position Overview

  The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center located in Joliet, Illinois to provide psychological services for assigned unit(s), including individual, group and family therapy treatment, psychological testing (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive), behavioral analysis, program development and consultation. Evaluates patients for emergency or involuntary admissions; signs first certificates if necessary; assess mental competency and testifies in court regarding recommendation for discharge or continued hospitalization. Trains and supervises psychology interns and externs. Functions as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for intellectually disabled, mentally ill, developmentally disabled patients. Verifies compliance with the Joint Commission, related consent decrees, and other agency goals, standards, and objectives. Participates as a member of the treatment team at Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) Mental Health (MH) units.  

Job Responsibilties

1. Provides psychological services for assigned unit(s), including individual, group and family therapy treatment, psychological testing (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive), behavioral analysis, program development and consultation.
2. Participates as a member of the treatment team at the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC).
3. Assists in evaluating persons in custody patient readiness and appropriateness for transfer to and from other Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC facilities at time of both referral and discharge/transfer/return to home facility.
4. Functions as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for intellectually disabled, mentally ill, developmentally disabled patients.
5. Performs Quality Improvement Projects to ensure quality of services provided.
6. Performs other duties a required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to meet criteria for a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location:  2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436

Division of Mental Health

Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC)

Psychology Department
Agency Contact:  

Posting Group:  Health Services ; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section

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