Clinical Psychologist
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Job Location:
Champaign, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 93444 - 143520
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51517
Opening Date: 11/17/2025
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7787 - $11960 per month ($93444 - $143520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a clinical psychologist for the Eastern area of Illinois. This position conducts on-site and out custody jail preplacement evaluations of individuals adjudicated Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) in Department of Human Services (DHS) in assigned geographical area. Interviews forensic patients in jail and out of custody makes clinical diagnosis reviews relevant court related materials to make placement recommendations to inpatient or outpatient treatment settings. Testifies as an expert witness in accordance with Mental Health Code and Forensic statutes.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a clinical psychologist for the Eastern area of Illinois.
- Provides on-site virtual and remote clinical updates on Department of Human Services (DHS) referrals in the Eastern area of Illinois.
- Provides outpatient fitness restoration to clients including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress reports for referring courts.
- Provides support to DHS-funded outpatient providers as a second-level fitness reviewer and generates reports for referring court.
- Manages and updates forensic waiting list of court-ordered referrals.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel statewide in the performance of job duties.
*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 8:30am - 5:00pm 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location:206 W. Anthony Drive Champaign IL 61822
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
MH & Justice Services
Forensic Services
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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 BillTraining/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: INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on 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.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
