Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - # 52738 

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Job Requisition ID: 52738 

Opening Date: 01/20/2026

Closing Date: 02/02/2026

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year) + Bilingual Pay

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 52738

Position Overview

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 Responsibilities

1. PrPerforms professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals.
2. Develops special programs for various maladaptive behaviors. 
3. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. 
4. Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for recipients exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
5. Provides services to Spanish speaking patients. 
6. Serves as designated team leader of professional care staff when special assignments or group projects are assigned.
7. Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are normally within the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

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

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch

FTP M/N
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Elgin Mental Health Center

Psychology Department
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

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