CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Requisition ID: 52635 

Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: 01/28/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Madison
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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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to serve as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital, serving mentally ill patients who have been determined Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UST). Administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests and writes comprehensive reports based on findings to request advanced court ordered privileges. Conducts group and individual psychotherapy. Makes diagnostic classifications and clarifications. Testifies in criminal and court hearings.  

Essential Functions

• Serves as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital, serving mentally ill patients who have been determined NGRI or UST. 
• Conducts individual and group psychotherapy counseling sessions with patients. 
• Serves as adjunct member of all treatment teams, participates in treatment planning conferences and professional reports and reviews.
• Develops behavioral management plans for those patients who exhibit maladaptive behavior.
• Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees. 
• Performs other duties as required or assig