Clinical Psychologist Job at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (Elgin)

Clinical Psychologist

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Location:
United States , Elgin

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

8060.00 - 12379.00 USD / Month ▼

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Job Description:

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals. Evaluates recipient for purposes of emergency or involuntary admission, approves and signs first certificate of admission or commitment and certificate of need of commitment. Testifies in court regarding same; orders patients to be placed in restraints or seclusion. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. Provides services to Spanish speaking patients.

Job Responsibility:

Perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals
Develop special programs for various maladaptive behaviors
Serve as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team
Select and administer therapeutic and research techniques for recipients exhibiting a broad range of disorders
Provide services to Spanish speaking patients
Serve as designated team leader of professional care staff when special assignments or group projects are assigned
Perform Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services

Requirements:

Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Requires the ability to communicate in Spanish at a colloquial level
Requires the ability to meet the requirements for credentialing and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers
Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others
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

What we offer:

Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program
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)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Expiration:
May 28, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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