Clinical Psychologist

Job Requisition ID: 51517 

Opening Date: 11/17/2025
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 206 W. Anthony Drive, Champaign, IL 61822

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 

MH & Justice Services

Forensic Services

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/51517/

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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a clinical psychologist for the Eastern area of Illinois. This position conducts on-site and out custody jail preplacement evaluations of individuals adjudicated Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) in Department of Human Services (DHS) in assigned geographical area. Interviews forensic patients in jail and out of custody, makes clinical diagnosis, reviews relevant court related materials to make placement recommendations to inpatient or outpatient treatment settings. Testifies as an expert witness in accordance with Mental Health Code and Forensic statutes. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical psychologist for the Eastern area of Illinois.
• Provides on-site, virtual, and remote clinical updates on Department of Human Services (DHS) referrals in the Eastern area of Illinois. 
• Provides outpatient fitness restoration to clients, including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress reports for referring courts. 
• Provides support to DHS-funded outpatient providers as a second-level fitness reviewer and generates reports for referring court. 
• Manages and updates forensic waiting list of court-ordered referrals. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel statewide in the performance of job duties.

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