DOC Taylorville Sex Offender Unit - Facility Sex Offender Therapist I
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a mental health professional to work with individuals convicted of sexual offenses and other problematic behavior at Taylorville Correctional Center. The Sex Offender Therapist facilitates group treatment, conducts intakes and risk assessments, and makes recommendations for community supervision strategies. The position offers an opportunity to pursue full licensure as a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, with additional professional supervision options available. The agency seeks a candidate with a strong understanding of strengths-based and evidence-based mental health services. This is a full-time, union position based at the facility. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. Hybrid work is not available; the position is fully in office. Travel is required for duties such as court testimony, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requirements
- Possess a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
- Be eligible for approval by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to conduct sex offender treatment and evaluations.
- Pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.
- Be able to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
- Be able to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
- Abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed as an Associate Sex Offender Treatment Provider (ASOTP) or Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) by the IDFPR.
- LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licensure.
- At least one year of experience working with the sex offender population in some capacity.
- At least one year of experience writing progress notes and discharge summaries.
- At least one year of experience developing and implementing treatment plans.
- At least one year of experience conducting clinical risk and needs assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized sex-offender-specific group and individual therapy using a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Develop behavior modification programs for each participant to reduce identified maladaptive behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors.
- Maintain required clinical documentation specific to the individuals-in-custody population.
- Conduct risk assessments and testing of individuals in custody using clinical evaluation procedures.
- Travel to provide court testimony on treatment progression and evaluation.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan and deferred compensation.
- State holidays and other paid time off.
- Pre-tax benefit programs.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years.
- Full 20-year retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement.
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually.
- Three paid personal business days annually.
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over.
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options where available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
