Clinical Psychology Associate

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Clinical Psychology Associate - # 38265
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Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652
Job Requisition ID: 38265
Opening Date: 01/30/2025
Closing Date: 02/13/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/24) $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 38265
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychology Associate for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Participates in in-service and on-the-job training to develop further expertise in the field of clinical psychology consistent with the psychology career discipline, familiarity with department services and a working knowledge of department program policies, rules, and procedures. Receives controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity, and responsibility. Conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores, and interprets psychological tests. Participates in psychological treatment procedures and case management.

Job Responsibilities
1. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination.
2. Under qualified supervision, conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores, and interprets psychological tests.
3. As a member of the treatment team, attends and participates in informing team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted patients.
4. Under qualified supervision, develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors.
5. Under qualified supervision, conducts individual and group therapy as needed.
6. Participates in the psychology department training programs in teaching, training, and seminars.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.