DOC Pontiac CC Clinical Psychologist

State of Illinois•Pontiac, IL

5d•$8,421 - $12,497•Onsite

About The Position

Pontiac Correctional Center is looking to hire a Clinical Psychologist. The ideal candidate will select and administer therapeutic and research techniques for recipients exhibiting a broad range of disorders. They will develop and implement mental health treatment programs, serve as lead worker, and be a liaison between psychiatric and psychological services. In addition, they will serve as consultant for release planning, and staff trainer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJ J background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Must maintain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation while employed in this position.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least ten (10) years of experience administering clinical psychology services.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience giving, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience developing and implementing mental health treatment plans/programs.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience evaluating mental fitness of individuals.

Responsibilities

Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for recipients exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
Develops and implements mental health treatment programs for individuals in custody experiencing more complex mental health and psychiatric illnesses.
As a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Corrections, signs the certificate of need of commitment when admitting as required by law.
Serves as a designated lead worker.
Serves as a liaison of psychiatric and psychological services including liaison between Mental Health Department and other professionals including Medical, Addiction Recovery Services, Clinical Services, and Reentry Services.
Serves as consultant for release planning.
Serves as staff trainer.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope if the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
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)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources