Psychologist II (Upward Mobility) - # 37384
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Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Waukegan, IL, US, 60085
Job Requisition ID: 37384
Opening Date: 04/26/2024
Closing Date: 05/09/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,901 - $8,825 per month ($70,812 - $105,900 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063
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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 37384
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.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm and
Working 1 early shift (6a-3p the first Tuesday), 1 late shift (12p-8p the second Thursday) and 1 weekend day (8a-4:30p the third Saturday) per month
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Psychological 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
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills are welcome! IDHS is comprised of more than 13,200 employees in offices statewide where at any given time, a variation of career opportunities may be available. This creates the potential for you to advance the mission of IDHS and serve the community in which you live.
The Illinois Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of IDHS to employ qualified personnel, to provide equal employment opportunities in the hiring and promoting of individuals, and to administer these activities in a manner that does not discriminate against any person. Employment decisions shall not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, political affiliation or sexual orientation.