What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATE position at illinois?
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATE - 35626
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952 - $6,952 per month ($59,424 - $83,424 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lee
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 41587
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist Associate for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to participate in on-the-job and in-service training on the Units. Assigned controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Receives training in how to interview individuals and their families to determine medical condition and to develop treatment goals and plans. Receives training in how to conduct individual counseling services with assigned individuals. Receives training in how to administer, score and interpret psychological screening tests and other evaluation instruments.
Essential Functions
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Participates in on-the-job and in-service training on the Units.
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Serves as a member of the Treatment Team to discuss treatment plans and progress.
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Receives training in how to administer, score and interpret psychological screening tests and other evaluation instruments.
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Attends assigned committee meetings and provides input into meeting goals of committee.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
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Requires possession of a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university.
Conditions of Employment
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Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
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Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
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Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
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Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
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Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
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Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
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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:
Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon 10:00am - 6:30pm, Fri 6:30am - 3:00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Clinical Unit
Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Mabley Developmental Center
Psychology Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services ; 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)
• 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:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $59,424 - $83,424
