Clinical Director

Location: Centralia, IL, US, 62801

Job Requisition ID:  42617

​Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 

Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker 

Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 01/24/2025

Closing Date/Time: 02/06/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,046 - $10,660 per month ($108,552 - $127,920 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Clinton

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Psychology, Behavioral and Social Services

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Link: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/42617/

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Clinical Director for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois.  The incumbent will be responsible for all clinical psycho-social and rehabilitation programs and activities in the treatment/development and rehabilitation of persons with a developmental disability. The Clinical Director will coordinate activities of clinical programs with nursing and medical staff. Develops, establishes, and implements goals and objectives for the center’s Strategic Plan for all clinical programs at Murray Developmental Center. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Clinical Director for Murray Developmental Center.
• Develops and implements contemporary psychological/clinical programs.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Attends treatment team meetings on a regular basis and provides treatment team staff with guidance and direction in optimal treatment planning.
• Writes, reviews, and maintains various facility manuals which govern the areas of Admissions and Discharges, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Patient Care Monitoring.
• Serves and participates on various facility committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a recognized social services agency.
• Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and maintaining a system for monitoring clinical psycho-social and rehabilitation programs and activities in the treatment/development and rehabilitation of persons with developmental disabilities.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in clinical consultation on service delivery and active treatment relative to developmental disability policies and procedures.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing, interpreting, and ensuring implementation of policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
• Four (4) years of professional experience providing training and instruction to professional staff on the philosophy and goals for a clinical services program and current treatment technologies.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing reports for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders regarding issues dealing with mental health policies, procedures, staff, legislation, and interagency agreements for a public or private organization.
• Master’s degree in related rehabilitation field with a licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Master’s degree in related rehabilitation field with a licensure as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• Requires the ability to serve on-call as Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotation basis.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and perform CPR.
• Requires the ability to physically engage in restraints.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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)
• GI Bill® Training/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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx