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Psychologist Associate

Illinois Department of Human Services
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Psychologist Associate - # 41587

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021

Job Requisition ID: 41587

Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Closing Date: 11/26/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary $4,952 - $6,952 per month ($59,424 - $83,424 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Lee

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062  

 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 41587

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist Associate for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to participate in on-the-job and in-service training on the Units. Assigned controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Receives training in how to interview individuals and their families to determine medical condition and to develop treatment goals and plans. Receives training in how to conduct individual counseling services with assigned individuals. Receives training in how to administer, score and interpret psychological screening tests and other evaluation instruments. 

 

Essential Functions

  • Participates in on-the-job and in-service training on the Units.
  • Serves as a member of the Treatment Team to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Receives training in how to administer, score and interpret psychological screening tests and other evaluation instruments.
  • Attends assigned committee meetings and provides input into meeting goals of committee.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires possession of a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university.

 

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 ability to travel in the performance of 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:  Various shifts, see below: 

Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon 10:00am - 6:30pm, Fri 6:30am - 3:00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Clinical Unit
Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mabley Developmental Center

Psychology Services
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Health Services ; Social Services

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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