PSYCHOLOGIST II (UMP)

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Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. Job Requisition ID: 56376 Opening Date: 05/29/2026 Closing Date: 06/11/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PSYCHOLOGIST II - 35612 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $6,820-$9,875/month ($81,840-$118,500/year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Kankakee Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: 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 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) before any offer can be extended. Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist 2 for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to provide intensive psychotherapy and in‑depth counseling to individuals living at the Shapiro Center. Develops and executes treatment plans. Documents treatment. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Serves as a resource to less experienced Psychologists. Essential Functions Provides intensive psychotherapy and in‑depth counseling to individuals living at Shapiro Center. Develops and executes treatment plans. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Teams by conveying individual progress information to the Team for assigned individuals. Scores and interprets both objective and projective psychological evaluations for assigned caseload. Completes psychological assessment upon an individual’s admission to the Shapiro Center and every five (5) years thereafter unless more frequent assessments are clinically indicated. Completes required reports, schedules, forms and correspondence in a timely manner and by the established due dates. Provides training and instruction to direct care and professional staff with emphasis on behavioral modification and skill development. 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 one (1) year of professional experience in psychology. 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, four (4) years’ qualifying professional psychology experience may be substituted for the doctoral degree in psychology and one (1) year’s experience. This class in included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as medically necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. 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 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: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, working one early shift (choice of: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm or 6:30 am – 3:00 pm), one late shift (choice of 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm or 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm), and one weekend day (choice of Saturday or Sunday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) per month, with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services Benefits 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) Benefit time modified for part‑time, 12‑hour, & non‑standard 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 This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). Employees must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents or Grade Documentation section of the application. #J-18808-Ljbffr