Psychologist I

Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

Job Requisition ID:  45872

Opening Date: 03/24/2025

Closing Date/Time: 04/04/2025​

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PSYCHOLOGIST I - 35611 

Skill Option: None 

Bilingual Option: None 

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,423 - $7,721 per month ($65,076 - $92,652 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Kankakee

Work Hours: See below:

(1) 8:00am-4:30pm; 514A Pool; Working 1 early shift, 1 late shift, and 1 weekend day per month

(1) 8:00am-4:30pm; 704 A/B Pool; Working 1 early shift, 1 late shift, and 1 weekend day per month

Early shift choice : 6:00am-2:30pm or 6:30am-3:00pm

Late shift choice : 12:00pm-8:30pm, 12:30pm-9:00pm, 1:00pm-9:30pm, or 1:30pm-10:00pm

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Residential Services - Pool 

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Link: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/45872/

To access more recruitment resources, please email your resume to DHS.Recruitment@illinois.gov.

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.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to provide professional psychologist services to individuals living at the Center, including assessment program planning, consults with senior Psychologists on implementation of programs and data collection and interpretation of individual progress. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.  Utilizes behavior analysis and modification for assisting in the development of Behavior Intervention Programs (BIP). 

Essential Functions

• Provides professional psychologist services to individuals living at Shapiro Center, including assessment program planning, consults with senior Psychologists on implementation of programs and data collection and interpretation of individual progress.
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Teams by conveying individual progress information to the Team for assigned individuals.
• Utilizes behavior analysis and modification for assisting in the development of Behavior Intervention Programs (BIP). 
• Completes comprehensive summaries of counseling sessions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by two years’ (2) professional experience in psychology or satisfactory completion of the psychologist associate program.  

*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

 Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires 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

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

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)
• 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