DOC Pontiac CC Psychologist Administrator
About The Position
Pontiac Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Psychologist Administrator. 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. Pontiac Correctional Center is an adult male correctional facility located in northern 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.
Requirements
- Requires a doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited graduate program in Psychology, supplemented by two (2) years of supervised experience in Health Services of which at least one (1) year is post-doctoral and one (1) year in an organized Health Service Program.
- Requires licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
- Required to maintain a current, active license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations.
- 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 three (3) years of professional experience applying advanced knowledge of theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology to individuals in custody.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience providing supervision in areas related to behavioral health.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience developing and managing a mental health services program.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience serving as a Crisis Team Leader.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience developing and formulating proposals, policies and procedures for Mental Health Services program.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience designing and implementing treatment programs for individuals in custody with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Develops, organizes and manages the mental health services programs including all psychological and psychiatric services.
- Serves as facility Crisis Team Leader.
- Develops proposals, formulates local policies and procedures for the Mental Health Department based on new and/or revised Departmental Rules, compliance standards and administrative/institutional rules and directives.
- Receives clinical oversight from the Regional Mental Health Administrator.
- Serves on various committees to verify program coordination and proper care of individuals in custody is explained clearly.
- Develops and maintains a computer database system to track all mental health services, to allow for statistical reporting of services.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of 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 day annually
- 3 paid Personal Business days annually
- 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
- 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
- Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
