DOC Logan Mental Health Authority

Position Overview

Logan Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Mental Health Authority.  This position directs professional care staff in providing services within the Mental Health program and implements and establishes policies and procedures for the Mental Health program in the Health Care Unit. Additionally, the person selected for this position will make sure mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules and directives as set out by IDOC. Logan Correctional Center is an adult female correctional facility located in central Illinois. If interested in this unique opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as full-line supervisor.
2. Reviews and coordinates housing inspection for confined areas of the institution.
3. Coordinates work and caseloads of mental health staff.
4. Certifies mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules and directives.
5. Receives clinical oversight from the Central Region Mental Health Administrator.
6. Uses a computer and the programs contained therein to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practice and changes to affected staff.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited graduate program in psychology, supplemented by two (2) years of supervised experience in health services of which at least one (1) year is post-doctoral and one (1) year is an organized health service program.
2. Requires licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers three (3) years of experience applying advanced knowledge of theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology in an adult correctional facility.
2. Prefers two (2) years of experience providing clinical supervision in areas related to behavioral health to accomplish Agency goals and objectives.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting and participating in quality assurance processes.
4. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using a variety of computer software products to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries, and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practices and changes.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience providing fair, principled, and decisive leadership that is consistent with policies.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
2. Required to maintain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation while in this position.
3. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour 'on call' capacity.
4. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
5. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
6. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

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; 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.