Psychologist II (Ump)
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6589 - 9541
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:52624
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 01/26/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PSYCHOLOGIST II - 35612
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6589 - $9541 per month ($79068 - $114492 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Lake
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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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 SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist II for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan Illinois to conduct professional psychological services to individuals within the assigned caseload. Designs and implements behavior modification programs and assists more experienced psychologists in training staff in the techniques of behavior modification and learning theory. Conducts individual group and family therapy and administers and completes comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological tests. Designs and evaluates behavioral management programs. Counts data and reports statistical information as part of the Interdisciplinary (ID) process. Uses data to adjust individual programming. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team provides community linkage in relations to individual evaluation and specific psychological/psychiatric services determined by the interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends and participates in psychology services committees and groups and completes treatment documentation.
Essential Functions
- Conducts professional psychological services to individuals within the assigned caseload at Kiley Developmental Center.
- Conducts individual group and family therapy sessions for assigned cases.
- Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Administers and completes comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological tests.
- Completes treatment documentation.
- Provides community linkage in relations to individual evaluation and specific psychological/psychiatric services determined by the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Attends and participates in psychology services committees and groups.
- Keeps abreast of any new psychology-based developments and/or treatments regarding developmentally disabled individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional experience in psychology. For candidates not possessing these qualifications a masters degree in psychology from a recognized college or university is a minimum requirement. If the minimum educational requirement is met four (4) years qualifying professional psychology experience may be substituted for the doctoral degree in psychology and one (1) years experience.
- *This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:See below:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm working one early shift (first Tuesday: 7:00am - 3:30pm) one late shift (second Thursday: 11:30am - 8:00pm) and one weekend day (third Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm; with previous Thursday off) per month with a 30-minute unpaid lunch Clinical Services
Headquarter Location:1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan Illinois 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Psychological Services
Work County:Lake
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 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: title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Titles.To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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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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Required Experience:
IC
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
