DOC Taylorville C.C. Sex Offender Therapist II

State of Illinois•Taylorville, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be motivated, organized and have strong attention to detail. They will coordinate and direct assessments of individuals in custody, serve as lead worker, provide specialized sex offender specific group and individual therapy. In addition, they will maintain clinical documentation, conduct risk assessments and testing of sex offenders, and provide court testimony on treatment progression and evaluation. If you are interested in this position, please follow the instructions on the posting. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires possession of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science degree from an accredited college or university.
Requires two (2) years of related professional experience counseling sex offenders.
Requires eligibility to be approved to conduct sex offender treatment and evaluations by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
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.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers licensed as an Associate Sex Offender Treatment Provider (ASOTP) OR Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience applying theories and assumptions underlying the field of sex offender treatment and evaluation.
Prefers at least five (5) years of experience in assessment instruments and measurement techniques.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with techniques and methods used in sex offender diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and research.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience applying and following state or non-state’s rules and regulations governing the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience identifying valid, reliable individualized measures of client needs and progress.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience applying training methods.
Prefers at least one (1) year of performing leadership and guidance to lower-level staff.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience in planning and design of individual treatment programs for assigned recipients.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience working cooperatively and effectively with staff members, department recipients, and their families.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs the intake assessment, progress assessment, and termination assessments of individuals in custody.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Provides specialized sex offender specific group and individual therapy utilizing a variety of evidence based therapeutic techniques.
Maintains required standards of clinical documentation that is specific and congruent to the sex offender population .
Conducts risk assessments and testing of sex offenders utilizing clinical evaluations procedures.
Travels to provide court testimony on treatment progression and evaluation.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
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