CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Requisition ID: 52738 

Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year) + Bilingual Pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals. Evaluates recipient for purposes of emergency or involuntary admission, approves and signs first certificate of admission or commitment and certificate of need of commitment. Testifies in court regarding same; orders patients to be placed in restraints or seclusion. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. Provides services to Spanish speaking patients.

Essential Functions

• Performs professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals.
• Develops special programs for various maladaptive behaviors. 
• Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. 
• Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for recipients exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
• Provides services to Spanish speaking patients. 
• Serves as designated team leader of professional care staff when special assignments or group projects are assigned.
• Performs Quality Improvem