Clinical Psychologist

Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) $8,060 - $12,379 per month ($96,720 - $148,548 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch

Brunk/Hinton - Community Psychiatric Services

Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 

Elgin Mental Health Center

Psychology Department

Work County: Kane

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/56892/

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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to provide psychological services for assigned unit(s), including individual, group and family therapy treatment, psychological testing (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive), behavioral analysis, program development and consultation. Evaluates patients for emergency or involuntary admissions. Signs first certificates if necessary. Assess mental competency and testifies in court regarding recommendation for discharge or continued hospitalization. Trains and supervises psychology interns and externs. Functions as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for intellectually disabled, mentally ill, developmentally disabled patients. Verifies compliance with the Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other agency goals, standards and objectives. Participates as a member of the treatment team at Elgin Mental Health Center.

 Essential Functions

• Provides psychological services for assigned unit(s), including individual, group and family therapy treatment, psychological testing (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive), behavioral analysis, fitness restoration, substance use assessment, program development and consultation. 
• Evaluates patients for emergency or involuntary admissions. 
• Participates as a member of the treatment team at Elgin Mental Health Center, identifies patients that are more likely to need or benefit from psychological assessment and administers, scores, and interests a variety of psychological assessments (personality, cognitive, neurocognitive). 
• Functions as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for intellectually disabled, mentally ill, developmentally disabled patients.
• Performs Quality Improvement Projects to ensure quality of services provided. 
• Performs other duties a required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 

 Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to meet the requirements for credentialing and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
• Requires the ability to attain a certificate as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) within two years of hire.
• Requires the ability to walk and stand for significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Requires the ability to participate in restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
• 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. 

*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)
• 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