DOC Menard CC Clinical Psychologist
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Clinical Psychologist at Menard Correctional Center. The psychologist selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for individuals in custody with a broad range of disorders, and develops and implements mental health treatment programs for those experiencing more complex mental health and psychiatric illnesses. The position signs certificates of need for commitment when admitting as required by law, serves as a designated lead worker, and acts as a liaison among psychiatric and psychological services and related departments. The psychologist also consults on release planning and trains staff. This is a full-time, salaried union position based fully in the office at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois. The stated work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. The anticipated starting salary is $8,421 per month, with a full range of $8,421 to $12,497 per month.
Requirements
- Current license as a Clinical Psychologist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Maintain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation while employed.
- Utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting departmental digital enhancements.
- Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least ten years of experience administering clinical psychology services.
- At least three years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- At least three years of experience giving, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
- At least three years of experience developing and implementing mental health treatment plans or programs.
- At least two years of experience evaluating the mental fitness of individuals.
Responsibilities
- Select and administer therapeutic and research techniques for individuals in custody exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
- Develop and implement mental health treatment programs for individuals in custody experiencing more complex mental health and psychiatric illnesses.
- Sign certificates of need for commitment when admitting, as required by law.
- Serve as a designated lead worker.
- Serve as a liaison for psychiatric and psychological services, including with the Mental Health Department, Medical, Addiction Recovery Services, Clinical Services, and Reentry Services.
- Serve as a consultant for release planning.
- Serve as a staff trainer.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan and pension benefits.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
- Paid state holidays.
- Paid personal business days.
- Paid sick days, with sick days carrying over year to year.
- Paid vacation days.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
