CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Clinical Psychologist

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Position Overview: The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to serve as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital, serving mentally ill patients who have been determined Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UST).

Essential Functions: Serves as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital, serving mentally ill patients who have been determined NGRI or UST. Conducts individual and group psychotherapy counseling sessions with patients. Serves as adjunct member of all treatment teams, participates in treatment planning conferences and professional reports and reviews. Develops behavioral management plans for those patients who exhibit maladaptive behavior. Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees. 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Alton Mental Health Psychology Dept. – Forensic AFC-A Work County: Madison

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.