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Job Requisition ID: 52624 Opening Date: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: 01/26/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PSYCHOLOGIST II - 35612 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,589 - $9,541 per month ($79,068 - $114,492 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Lake Number of Vacancies: 1 Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist II for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to conduct professional psychological services to individuals within the assigned caseload. Designs and implements behavior modification programs and assists more experienced psychologists in training staff in the techniques of behavior modification and learning theory. Conducts individual, group and family therapy and administers and completes comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological tests. Designs and evaluates behavioral management programs. Counts data and reports statistical information as part of the Interdisciplinary (ID) process. Uses data to adjust individual programming. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides community linkage in relations to individual evaluation and specific psychological/psychiatric services determined by the interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends and participates in psychology services committees and groups and completes treatment documentation. Essential Functions
Conducts professional psychological services to individuals within the assigned caseload at Kiley Developmental Center. Conducts individual, group and family therapy sessions for assigned cases. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Administers and completes comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological tests. Completes treatment documentation. Provides community linkage in relations to individual evaluation and specific psychological/psychiatric services determined by the interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends and participates in psychology services committees and groups. Keeps abreast of any new psychology-based developments and/or treatments regarding developmentally disabled individuals. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional experience in psychology. For candidates not possessing these qualifications, a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university is a minimum requirement. If the minimum educational requirement is met, four (4) years’ qualifying professional psychology experience may be substituted for the doctoral degree in psychology and one (1) years’ experience. *This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. 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. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours:
See below: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, working one early shift (first Tuesday: 7:00am - 3:30pm), one late shift (second Thursday: 11:30am - 8:00pm), and one weekend day (third Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm; with previous Thursday off) per month, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, Clinical Services Headquarter Location:
1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 Division of Developmental Disabilities Kiley Developmental Center Psychological Services Work County:
Lake Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group:
Health Services; Social Services 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. Benefits
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: Please note: benefits information is available on the official posting. This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles.
To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application. Application Instructions
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. State and Non-State Applicant Guidance
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Internal Candidate Application Job Aid. Non-State employees: Application Procedures. State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folders for communications regarding submitted applications. You may receive emails from donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com and systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
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Job Requisition ID: 52624 Opening Date: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: 01/26/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PSYCHOLOGIST II - 35612 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,589 - $9,541 per month ($79,068 - $114,492 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Lake Number of Vacancies: 1 Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist II for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to conduct professional psychological services to individuals within the assigned caseload. Designs and implements behavior modification programs and assists more experienced psychologists in training staff in the techniques of behavior modification and learning theory. Conducts individual, group and family therapy and administers and completes comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological tests. Designs and evaluates behavioral management programs. Counts data and reports statistical information as part of the Interdisciplinary (ID) process. Uses data to adjust individual programming. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides community linkage in relations to individual evaluation and specific psychological/psychiatric services determined by the interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends and participates in psychology services committees and groups and completes treatment documentation. Essential Functions
Conducts professional psychological services to individuals within the assigned caseload at Kiley Developmental Center. Conducts individual, group and family therapy sessions for assigned cases. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Administers and completes comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological tests. Completes treatment documentation. Provides community linkage in relations to individual evaluation and specific psychological/psychiatric services determined by the interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends and participates in psychology services committees and groups. Keeps abreast of any new psychology-based developments and/or treatments regarding developmentally disabled individuals. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional experience in psychology. For candidates not possessing these qualifications, a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university is a minimum requirement. If the minimum educational requirement is met, four (4) years’ qualifying professional psychology experience may be substituted for the doctoral degree in psychology and one (1) years’ experience. *This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. 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. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours:
See below: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, working one early shift (first Tuesday: 7:00am - 3:30pm), one late shift (second Thursday: 11:30am - 8:00pm), and one weekend day (third Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm; with previous Thursday off) per month, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, Clinical Services Headquarter Location:
1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 Division of Developmental Disabilities Kiley Developmental Center Psychological Services Work County:
Lake Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group:
Health Services; Social Services 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. Benefits
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: Please note: benefits information is available on the official posting. This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles.
To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application. Application Instructions
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. State and Non-State Applicant Guidance
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Internal Candidate Application Job Aid. Non-State employees: Application Procedures. State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folders for communications regarding submitted applications. You may receive emails from donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com and systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
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