What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST III position at State of Illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 45937
Opening Date: 03/31/25
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PSYCHOLOGIST III - 35613
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,066 - $10,326 per month ($84,792 - $123,912 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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.
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 45937
Why Work for Illinois?
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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 Psychologist III for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to independently perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals who are developmentally disabled. Provides professional input into the developmental and revision of individual program plans. Trains and monitors direct care staff in the implementation of programs to increase appropriate, adaptive behavior and decrease inappropriate, maladaptive behaviors. Serves as lead worker to lower-level staff.
Essential Functions
Independently performs professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of residents who are developmentally disabled.
Provides professional input to interdisciplinary team in the development of individual program plans.
Trains and monitors direct care staff in the implementation of programs to increase appropriate, adaptive behavior and decrease inappropriate maladaptive behaviors.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Provides individual therapy to various individuals.
Attends seminars and workshops exchanging information to assure a uniform approach consistent with Center policy for behavior training.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by two (2) years’ professional psychology experience. For Candidates not possessing these qualifications, a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university is a minimum requirement. If the minimum educational requirement is met, five (5) years’ qualifying professional psychology experience maybe substituted for the doctoral degree in psychology and two (2) years’ experience.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
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.
Work Hours: Various shifts, see below:
Monday - Friday, choice of 7:00am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm, working 1 early shift, 1 late shift and 1 weekend shift per month, 30-minute paid lunch, Residential Services
Work Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Fox Developmental Center
Residential Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Social Services
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)
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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
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $84,792 - $123,912
