Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123
Job Requisition ID: 42768
Opening Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,491 - $11,506 per month ($89,892 - $138,072 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 30 minute paid lunch
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychology Dept – Forensic Program
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals in the Forensics Program. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. Evaluates and assesses patients to determine mental competency for potential discharge and fitness to enter a plea, to stand trial, to be sentenced or any issue related to mental illness or insanity. Testifies as an expert witness. Develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors. Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for patients exhibiting a broad range of disorders. Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided.
Essential Functions
- Performs professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals in the Forensics Program.
- Develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors and/or living skills.
- Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for patients exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
- Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team.
- Serves as designated team leader of professional care staff when special assignments or group projects are assigned.
- Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
- Requires the ability to participate in the restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx