DOC Menard CC Clinical Psychologist

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

7d•$8,421 - $12,497•Onsite

About The Position

Menard Correctional Center is hiring a Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological services to individuals in custody. The role selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for people exhibiting a broad range of disorders and develops and implements treatment programs for complex mental health and psychiatric illnesses. The psychologist may sign certificates of need for commitment when required by law, serves as a designated lead worker, and coordinates psychiatric and psychological services with other departments and professionals. The position also provides consultation for release planning and staff training. The position is fully in office at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The anticipated starting salary is $8,421 per month, with a full range of $8,421–$12,497 per month.

Requirements

Hold a current license as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
Maintain Illinois Clinical Psychologist licensure while employed.
Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience administering clinical psychology services.
At least 3 years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
At least 3 years of experience giving, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
At least 3 years of experience developing and implementing mental health treatment plans or programs.
At least 2 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 complex mental health and psychiatric illnesses.
Sign certificates of need for commitment when admitting, as required by law.
Serve as a designated lead worker.
Liaise between psychiatric and psychological services and other professionals and departments, including Medical, Addiction Recovery Services, Clinical Services, and Reentry Services.
Consult on release planning.
Train staff.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years.
Full 20-year retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement.
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
13–14 paid state holidays annually.
3 paid personal business days annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over year to year.
10–25 paid vacation days annually, beginning with 10 days in the first year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.