CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist with the Bureau of Forensic & Justice Services located in Chicago, Illinois. The incumbent serves as a clinical psychologist for the Metro Forensic Area. Completes a preplacement evaluation packet for each forensic patient in jail court ordered to DHS. Conducts inpatient and outpatient forensic evaluations and inputs data into the FDS to track and monitor the population served. Provides forensic outpatient fitness restorations services including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress report for the referring courts.

Requirements

Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical psychologist for the Metro Forensic Area.
Completes a comprehensive preplacement evaluation packet for each forensic patient both in and out of custody.
Conducts outpatient forensic evaluations and completes an assessment for civil commitment, NGRI treatment or conditional release treatment planning in collaboration with the forensic community administrators.
Manages and updates forensic waiting list using the forensic data system of court-ordered referrals.
Provides forensic outpatient fitness restorations services including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress report for the referring courts.
Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)