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The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a mental health professional interested in working with individuals convicted of sexual offenses and other problematic behavior. The Sex Offender Therapist will facilitate group treatment, conduct intakes, complete risk assessments, and make recommendations for supervision strategies in the community. This individual will have the opportunity to become fully licensed as a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider with additional professional supervision options available. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of strengths and evidence-based approaches in mental health services.
Job Responsibility:
Provides specialized sex offender specific group and individual therapy utilizing a variety of evidence based therapeutic techniques
Develops behavior modification programs specific to each participant which are designed to decelerate identified maladaptive behaviors and facilitate increased appropriate behaviors
Maintains required standards of clinical documentation that is specific and congruent to the sex individuals in custody population
Conducts risk assessments and testing of sex individuals in custody utilizing clinical evaluations procedures
Translates functions/ procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English
Travels to provide court testimony on treatment progression and evaluation
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Requirements:
Requires possession of a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy or a closely related behavioral science degree from an accredited college or university
Requires eligibility to be approved to conduct sex offender treatment and evaluations by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Requires the ability to speak and write Spanish, at the colloquial skill level
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
Requires ability to pass a drug screen
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer
Nice to have:
Prefers licensed as an Associate Sex Offender Treatment Provider (ASOTP) OR Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Prefers LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience working with the sex offender population in some capacity
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience writing progress notes and discharge summaries
Prefers at least one (1) year experience developing and implementing treatment plans
Prefers at least one (1) year experience conducting clinical risk and needs assessments
What we offer:
Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
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, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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