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State of Illinois CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST in Chester, Illinois
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Posting Identification Number 44943
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Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to serve as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital, serving mentally ill patients who have been determined Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UST). Administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests and writes comprehensive reports based on findings to request advanced court ordered privileges. Conducts group and individual psychotherapy. Makes diagnostic classifications and clarifications. Testifies in criminal and court hearings.
Essential Functions
- Serves as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital, serving mentally ill patients who have been determined NGRI or UST.
- Conducts individual and group psychotherapy counseling sessions with patients.
- Serves as adjunct member of all treatment teams, participates in treatment planning conferences and professional reports and reviews.
- Develops behavioral management plans for those patients who exhibit maladaptive behavior.
- Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees. Completes training and seminars at other state hospitals.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.