DOC Logan CC Mental Health Authority

Position Title: Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8K

Job Requisition ID: 52328 
Closing Date: 02/10/2026 11:59 p.m
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Licensed Psychologist 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $8,281-$14,807/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: VR704 Departments of Corrections, Financial and Professional Regulation, Juvenile Justice and State Police Supervisors Laborers' International Union of North America - ISEA, Local 2002; Southern and Central Illinois Laborers' District Council
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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.

 

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.

 

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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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Position Overview

Logan Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Mental Health Authority.  This position directs professional care staff in providing services within the Mental Health program and implements and establishes policies and procedures for the Mental Health program in the Health Care Unit. Additionally, the person selected for this position will make sure mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules and directives as set out by IDOC. Logan Correctional Center is an adult female correctional facility located in central Illinois. If interested in this unique opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Reviews and coordinates housing inspection for confined areas of the institution.
• Coordinates work and caseloads of Mental Health staff.
• Reviews and coordinates housing inspection for confined areas of the institution.
• Coordinates work and caseloads of Mental Health staff.
• Certifies that mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules, and directives.
• Receives clinical oversight from the Central Region Mental Health Administrator.
• Uses a computer and programs contained therein to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal