Job Description

Agency:  Department of Human Services

Job Role:  CLINICAL PSYCOLOGY ASSOCIATE - 08255

Skills Code/Option:  None (00)

Bilingual Code:  None (00)

Opening Date: 11/27/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time
County:  Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position  MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 41825

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychology Associate for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Participates in in-service and on-the-job training to develop further expertise in the field of clinical psychology consistent with the psychology career discipline, familiarity with department services and a working knowledge of department program policies, rules and procedures. Receives controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests. Participates in psychological treatment procedures and case management.

Essential Functions

• For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination.
• Under qualified supervision, conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests.
• As a member of the treatment team, attends and participates in informing team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted patients.
• Under qualified supervision, develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors.
• Under qualified supervision, conducts individual and group therapy as needed.
• Participates in the psychology department training programs in teaching, training and seminars.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires satisfactory completion of a pre-doctoral clinical internship and all doctoral course work from an accredited, doctoral level psychology program – both of which are recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as satisfactory.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Working 1 late night x2 per month 10:30 AM-7:00 PM (rotating)

Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

Psychology Department - MH
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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