Clinical Psychologist

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a clinical psychologist for the Eastern area of Illinois. The position conducts on-site and out of custody jail preplacement evaluations of individuals adjudicated Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) in Department of Human Services (DHS) in assigned geographical area. Interviews forensic patients in jail and out of custody, makes clinical diagnosis, reviews relevant court related materials to make placement recommendations to inpatient or outpatient treatment settings.

Testifies as an expert witness in accordance with Mental Health Code and Forensic statutes.

• Serve as a clinical psychologist for the Eastern area of Illinois.
• Provide on-site, virtual, and remote clinical updates on Department of Human Services (DHS) referrals in the Eastern area of Illinois.
• Provide outpatient fitness restoration to clients, including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress reports for referring courts.
• Provide support to DHS-funded outpatient providers as a second-level fitness reviewer and generate reports for referring court.
• Manage and update forensic waiting list of court-ordered referrals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

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

• Requires the ability to travel statewide in the performance of job duties.

• 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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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

Headquarter

Location:

206 W. Anthony Drive, Champaign, IL 61822

Agency Contact: DHS.Hiring Unit