DOC Logan CC Mental Health Authority

Position Title: Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8K

Job Requisition : 52328

Closing Date: 02/10/2026 11:59 p.m

Agency: Department of Corrections

Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Special License - Licensed Psychologist

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/month; CBA Applies;
Full Range: $8,281-$14,807/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Logan

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: VR704 Departments of Corrections, Financial and Professional Regulation, Juvenile Justice and State Police Supervisors Laborers' International Union of North America - ISEA, Local 2002;
Southern and Central Illinois Laborers' District Council

Merit Comp Code: [Not Provided]

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 Success Factors employee career portal.

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

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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Logan Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Mental Health Authority. This position directs professional care staff in providing services within the Mental Health program and implements and establishes policies and procedures for the Mental Health program in the Health Care Unit. Additionally, the person selected for this position will make sure mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules and directives as set out by IDOC.

Logan Correctional Center is an adult female correctional facility located in central Illinois. If interested in this unique opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Reviews and coordinates housing inspection for confined areas of the institution.
• Coordinates work and caseloads of Mental Health staff.
• Certifies that mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules, and directives.
• Receives clinical oversight from the Central Region Mental Health Administrator.
• Uses a computer and programs contained therein to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries, and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practice and changes to affected staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires a doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited graduate program in Psychology, supplemented by two (2) years of supervised experience in Health Services of which at least one (1) year is post-doctoral and one (1) year in an organized Health Service Program.
• Requires licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

• Prefers three (3) years of experience applying advanced knowledge of theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology in an adult correctional facility.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience providing clinical supervision in areas related to behavioral health to accomplish Agency goals and objectives.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting and participating in quality assurance processes.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using a variety of computer software products to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries, and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practices and changes.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience providing fair, principled, and decisive leadership that is consistent with policies.

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Required to maintain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation while in this position.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work…