DOC Menard CC Clinical Psychologist

Position Title: Clinical Psychologist

Job Requisition ID: 60090 Opening Date: 11/06/2026Closing Date: 11/20/2026, 11:59 pmAgency: Department of Corrections - Menard CCClass Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,421/month; Full Range: $8,421-$12,497/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See Below:

8:00 am to 4:00 pm Mon-Fri w/Sat & Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: Menard CC - 711 E Kaskaskia St, Menard, Illinois, 62259Work County: Randolph

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Position Overview

Menard Correctional Center is looking to hire a Clinical Psychologist. The ideal candidate will select and administer therapeutic and research techniques for recipients exhibiting a broad range of disorders. They will develop and implement mental health treatment programs, serve as lead worker, and be a liaison between psychiatric and psychological services. In addition, they will serve as consultant for release planning, and staff trainer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for individuals in custody exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
• Develops and implements mental health treatment programs for individuals in custody experiencing more complex mental health and psychiatric illnesses.
• As a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Corrections, signs the certificate of need of commitment when admitting as required by law.
• Serves as a designated lead worker.
• Serves as a liaison of psychiatric and psychological services including liaison between Mental Health Department and other professionals including Medical, Addiction Recovery Services, Clinical Services, and Reentry Services.
• Serves as a consultant for release planning.
• Serves as staff trainer.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least ten (10) years of experience administering clinical psychology services.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience giving, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience developing and implementing mental health treatment plans/programs.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience evaluating mental fitness of individuals.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Must maintain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation while employed in this position.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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:

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• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.