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Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

the AgencyPekin, Illinois, USA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Requisition ID : 48060

Opening Date : 06 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 07 / 11 / 2025

Agency : Department of Human Services

Class Title : CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250

Skill Option : None

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : Anticipated Salary : (Eff 7 / 1 / 25) $7787 - $11450 per month ($93444 - $137400 per year)

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Tazewell

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code : RC063

Merit Comp Code :

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 requireda 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 yourapplication. 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 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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 in Pekin Illinois to conduct complex placement evaluations of forensic cases referred from courts under Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) statues and conducts evaluations of Department of Human Services (DHS) inpatients referred for maximum security placement. This position will arrange for inpatients and outpatient treatment of adult and juvenile cases and conduct evaluations of DHS inpatients referred for maximum security placement. The Clinical Psychologist will meet with the Director of Metro Forensic Services to provide written and verbal recommendations on placement evaluations conducted in jails detention centers and correctional facilities and prepare and submit forensic reports documents and correspondence relevant to placement evaluations and patient monitoring and tracking to the Metro Forensic Director.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts complex placement evaluations of forensic cases referred from courts under Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) statues and conducts evaluations of Department of Human Services (DHS) inpatients referred for maximum security placement.
  • Arranges for inpatients and outpatient treatment of adult and juvenile cases.
  • Conducts evaluations of DHS inpatients referred for maximum security placement.
  • Meets with the Director of Metro Forensic Services to provide written and verbal recommendations on placement evaluations conducted in jails detention centers and correctional facilities.
  • Prepares and submits forensic reports documents and correspondence relevant to placement evaluations and patient monitoring and tracking to the Metro Forensic Director.
  • Provides information to judges and attorneys regarding forensic case referral procedures.
  • Conducts forensic evaluations that address fitness risk assessment diagnosis mental status and intellectual functioning to assist in placement and treatment decisions.
  • Assists with the planning and implementation of Forensic training and educational events.
  • Provides Forensic outpatient fitness restoration services including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluation and processes report for the courts.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned that 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 travel in the performance of job duties.
  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
  • 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.

    • Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

    Work Location : 111 N 6th Street Pekin IL 61554

    Division of Mental Health

    MH & Justice Services

    Forensic Services

    Agency Contact :

    Posting Group : Health Services; Social Services

    About the Agency :

    The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.

    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)
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • GI BillTraining / 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 : INSTRUCTIONS

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    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 click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.

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    Key Skills

    EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 93444 - 137400

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    Clinical Psychologist • Pekin, Illinois, USA