SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS EVALUATOR (PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT)

Job Requisition ID: 49367 

Opening Date: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: 09/16/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $45.78 - $81.86 per hour please note, State of Illinois retirees will be compensated at 80% of their salary at the time of retirement. 
Job Type: Temporary
Category: Full Time 
County: Schuyler
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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Posting Identification Number  49367

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health’s Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville is seeking to hire a contractor to serve as the Sexually Violent Persons Evaluator.  The Sexually Violent Persons Evaluator will be responsible for conducting examinations as required by the Sexually Violent Persons (SVP) Act, court order or as otherwise required by the Department.  Examinations will consist of, but not limited to; a written report to the Court on the respondent’s mental condition, no later than 30 days after the date of the examination, including: Review of records, including arrest records, court documents and psychiatric and medical records; personal history, criminal history, sexual history, medical and psychiatric history, educational and employment history and other relevant history; Mental Status examinations; Diagnoses; Sexual risk assessment; Individual interview with respondent. Contractor will provide consultation to involved lawyers including preparing cases for hearings and/or trials. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as Sexually Violent Persons Evaluator. 
• Examinations are most reliable and beneficial when evaluators adhere to ethical practice, incorporate multiple sources of information, use research supported methodologies, and strive to engage clients in the assessment process. 
• The written examination must include summary of opinions provided to a degree of reasonable psychological/psychiatric certainty.
• Contractor will provide consultation to involved lawyers including preparing cases for hearings/trials. 
• Contractor will provide assistance to others contracted as examiners including quality review, consultations, and training where appropriate. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience performing sex offender evaluations. 
• Independent license to practice Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry and must possess or be eligible for licensure as a Sex Offender Evaluator in Illinois within 4 months of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Physician licensed to practice medicine in all