CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

​Job Requisition ID: 44967 

Opening Date: 02/27/2025

Closing Date/Time: 03/12/2025

Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,491 - $11,015 per month ($89,892 - $132,180 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC063

 

 

 

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.

 

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 ineligibility. 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  44967

 

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to independently perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a board range of individuals who are developmentally and behaviorally disabled and provides professional input into the developmental and revision of individual program plans. Implements programs to increase appropriate, adaptive behavior and decrease inappropriate, maladaptive behavior. Evaluates patients for emergency or involuntary admission and signs first certificates or admission of commitment and testifies in court regarding the same. Clinically supervises other staff and trainees in the treatment of patients. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Clinical Psychologist for the Madden Mental Health Center.
• Develops special programs for various maladaptive behaviors.
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Provides individual therapy to various patients.
• Attends seminars and workshops exchanging information to assure a uniform approach consistent with Center policy for behavior training.
• Participates in the Psychology Department meetings and training programs.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which