Governor of Illinois
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Job Description
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Provides psychological services for assigned unit(s), including individual, group and family therapy treatment, psychological testing (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive), behavioral analysis, program development and consultation.
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Evaluates patients for emergency or involuntary admissions.
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Participates as a member of the treatment team at Elgin Mental Health Center, identifies patients that are more likely to need or benefit from psychological assessment and administers, scores, and interests a variety of psychological assessments (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive).
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Functions as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for intellectually disabled, mentally ill, developmentally disabled patients.
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Performs Quality Improvement Projects to ensure quality of services provided.
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Performs other duties a required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires a current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Requires the ability to walk and stand for significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
- Requires the ability to participate in restrain interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
- Requires ability to pass the Illinois Department of Human Services background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- 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)
- 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)
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Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 08/04/2023
Closing Date/Time: 08/17/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,543 - $10,378 per month. ($78,516 - $124,536 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063This 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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
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 eligibility. 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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-81-29450
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 provide psychological services for assigned unit(s), including individual, group and family therapy treatment, psychological testing (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive), behavioral analysis, program development and consultation. Evaluates patients for emergency or involuntary admissions. Signs first certificates if necessary. Assess mental competency and testifies in court regarding recommendation for discharge or continued hospitalization. Trains and supervises psychology interns and externs. Functions as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for intellectually disabled, mentally ill, developmentally disabled patients. Verifies compliance with the Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other agency goals, standards and objectives. Participates as a member of the treatment team at Elgin Mental Health Center.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Conditions
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm
CPS Brunk/Hinton
Work Location: 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychology Department
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.govJob 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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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About the company
The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.