Clinical Psychologist

Goshen College; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Program

Health, Life, Dental and Vision保险

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation time

Holiday schedule

Flexible Work Schedules

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Pre-Tax Programs (MCAP/DCAP)

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center in Alton, Illinois. The role requires administering psychological assessments and providing treatment recommendations for complex cases within a unionized setting.

Responsibilities include psychotherapy, reporting, and collaboration with treatment teams. Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist (IL) and ability to travel are required; work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Ability to work within multiple interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychological assessments to address specific questions on an assigned unit.
• Develops and implements behavior management plans to aid skill acquisition.
• Assesses dual diagnosis patients for intellect/adaptive functioning and prepares reports.
• Conducts group and individual psychotherapy and documents in the clinical record.
• Testifies in criminal and mental health court hearings; travels as needed.
• Provides facility‑wide professional trainings.
• Participates in treatment planning conferences and makes recommendations based on clinical expertise.

Education

Clinical Psychologist license (IL)

Job description

Anticipated Salary: $8,060 - $12,379 per month ($96,720 - $148,548 per year)

Employment

Full Time

Job Description

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

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.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

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 Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois, responsible for communicating to treatment teams the results of, and will provide treatment recommendations based on: (1) administration of psychological assessments (intellectual, personality, and neuropsychological screenings) and/or (2) an assessment of historical and clinical risk factors. For those patients that are dually diagnosed as, or for whom a dual diagnosis of mental illness and developmental or intellectual disability is suspected, the clinical psychologist will communicate the results of intelligence testing to the treatment team, especially at the time of the comprehensive and/or annual treatment planning collaborations.

Essential Functions

• Performs psychological assessments to address specific questions and/or purposes on an assigned unit.
• Develops and implements behavior management plans to assist patients in the acquisition of new skills/adaptive behavior and the elimination or reduction of maladaptive behavior.
• Assesses patients, forensic or civil, who is known or suspected to be dually diagnosed (MI/ID) for intellectual and adaptive functioning skills and provides professional reports upon admission or as soon as possible after any psychiatric or medical barriers to testing have been addressed.
• Conducts group and/or individual psychotherapy and documents treatment in the clinical record.
• Testifies in criminal and/or mental health court hearings. Travels in the performance of job duties.
• Provides facility wide professional trainings.
• Serves as adjunct member of all treatment teams, participates in treatment planning conferences and professional reports and reviews making recommendations based on clinical expertise, testing and case reviews.
• 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 meet the requirements for credentialling and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Alton Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
• Requires the ability to work within multiple interdisciplinary teams.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Requires ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training within the probationary period including the physical ability to prevent injury to patient or others by restraining patients if necessary.
• Requires the physical ability to access various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties.
• 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.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Forensic Units D & E
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002
Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Psychology Department – Forensic Units D & E
Agency Contact: [e-mail]
Job Family: Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.

Benefits

• 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 Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.