REGIONAL PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL SPECIALIST
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 55788
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 07/31/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SENIOR SPECIALIST - 07217
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026) $7,602/mo. Full Range $7,602-$11,110/mo.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Champaign
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:
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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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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.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under direction, this position will provide experienced professional child welfare services involving psychiatric hospital care programs for children and youth with special needs, working to facilitate the provision of treatment services, service resources, and support for youth returning to their preadmission or new placement, based on the level of service intensity. This position will make recommendations in partnership with internal and external entities regarding a youth’s and family’s needs outside of DCFS care. The position will manage a system to track referrals, inter-agency engagement, psychiatric hospital engagement, and inter-agency engagement to determine outcomes, analyze data, and identify trends. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in ensuring youth receive appropriate resources and supports, while minimizing the extended use of crisis resources or psychiatric hospitals. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Regional Psychiatric Clinical Specialist.
- Monitors and assesses psychiatric hospital care programs to ensure compliance with state regulations and best practice care, as well as compliance with standards regarding appropriate clinical capacity, admission requirements, and overall performance.
- Provides input into ongoing quarterly clinical staffings.
- Reviews management reports regarding psychiatric hospital care program performance and monitors corrective action plans, advising on and directing implementation of appropriate corrective action.
- Identifies significant developments, pat
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