Clinical Psychologist

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 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.
• Counsels patients through individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
• Participates in treatment planning conferences and prepares professional reports and reviews.
• Develops behavioral management plans for patients exhibiting maladaptive behavior.
• Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.