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Job Requisition ID: 49425
Closing Date: 10/07/2025
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Special License - Licensed Psychologist
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range: $110,088- $190,296)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
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Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt Appointment

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced and visionary Licensed Clinical Psychologist to serve as Chief of Mental Health Services. This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape statewide mental health strategy, oversee crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, and guide a team of professionals dedicated to advancing rehabilitation, wellness, and public safety across Illinois.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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.

Essential Functions

Serves as the Chief of Mental Health Services.
Designs, implements and directs the crisis intervention services for the Department including the development of suicide evaluation and prevention programs.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Serves as spokesperson on matters relating to Mental Health Services on behalf of the Department.
Serves as a clinical expert and advisor to administrative staff regarding the provision of psychological services.
Recruits, trains and provides professional development for mental health and clinical service staff in institutions.
Designs in-service training and special workshops for the professional development and stimulation of clinical staff.
Reviews appropriate budgetary proposals, develops budgets effecting services statewide that effect appropriate staffing patterns for provisions of psychological services with recommendations to the appropriate executive staff and Director as to service and resources needed.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology from a recognized college or university.
Five (5) years of professional experience in psychology.
Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience providing mental health services in a correctional healthcare setting.
Prefers at least five (5) years of professional supervisory and/or managerial experience of mentalhealth care teams in a correctional health care setting.
Prefers at least ten (10) years of professional experience utilizing the theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology.
Prefers at least ten (10) years of professional experience in the application of psychology to social and emotional deviation, mental disease and rehabilitation of adults.
Prefers at least ten (10) years of professional experience utilizing techniques, methods and principles followed in clinical psychology.
Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of mental health quality improvement data collection.
Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience in the development of Mental/Behavioral Health care treatment protocols and/or processes.
Prefers at least three (3) years providing legislative or judicial testimony in forensic psychiatry.
Prefers at least five (5) years professional Clinical and Administrative Supervision of staff (inclusive of varying degree credential levels).
Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience providing staff training development related to mental/behavioral health, wellness, effective communication.

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 the position held is prohibited.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to be on-call.
Requires use of agency-supplied technology.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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 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.

Work Hours: 8:30 a.m .- 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 16830 S. Broadway Crest Hill, IL 60403 (TBD)
Agency Contact: Lisa.Devert@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Public Safety

Agency Statement:

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

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

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Beneftis:

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx