Clinical Psychologist

​Job Requisition ID: 55766 

Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 05/19/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $8,060 - $11,851 per month ($96,720 - $142,212 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
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

Forensic and Justice Service

Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

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/55766/

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 with the Bureau of Forensic & Justice Services located in Chicago, Illinois. The incumbent serves as a clinical psychologist for the Metro Forensic Area. Completes a preplacement evaluation packet for each forensic patient in jail court ordered to DHS. Conducts inpatient and outpatient forensic evaluations and inputs data into the FDS to track and monitor the population served. Provides forensic outpatient fitness restorations services including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress report for the referring courts. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical psychologist for the Metro Forensic Area. 
• Completes a comprehensive preplacement evaluation packet for each forensic patient both in and out of custody. 
• Conducts outpatient forensic evaluations and completes an assessment for civil commitment, NGRI treatment or conditional release treatment planning in collaboration with the forensic community administrators.
• Manages and updates forensic waiting list using the forensic data system of court-ordered referrals. 
• Provides forensic outpatient fitness restorations services including fitness education and preparation of fitness evaluations and progress report for the referring courts. 
• 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 in the performance of job duties. 
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*The conditions of employment listed here 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