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Form of workAgency : Department of Juvenile JusticeOpening Date/Time: 11/16/2023 at 12:00amClosing Date/Time: 12/01/2023 at 11:59pmSalary: Anticipated starting salary is $7,650/month (Step 1C); CBA applies; Full Range: $7,650-$11,889/monthJob Type: Salaried Full TimeCounty: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: VR704This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Posting Identification Number 33167Position OverviewAt the Department of Juvenile justice the Treatment Unit Administrator position leads a team of clinicians delivering mental health services to youth committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for their assigned facility. This position plans, organizes, executes, and provides quality assurance for treatment services.
The Treatment Unit Administrator supervises mental health staff, interns, and contractual employees, and collaborates with staff to direct treatment for the youth in custody. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing quality mental health services to support positive outcomes for youth and an environment conducive to staff and youth growth. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!Job Responsibilities* Serves as full-line supervisor.* The Treatment Unit Administrator organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the supportive program of the comprehensive treatment services.* Consults with administrative team and Clinical Services Supervisor on treatment needs.* Serves as Crisis Team Leader to respond to and assume, as necessary, certain facility administrative responsibilities during these crisis situations.* Supervises interns and Field Placements from training programs and the provisions of therapy to identified youth.* Receives clinical oversight from the Chief of Mental Health Services.* Serves on institutional and divisional planning and program committees.* Serves as Duty Administrative Officer.* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum Qualifications* Requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.* Requires three (3) years of professional experience in clinical psychology, clinical social work, or clinical professional counseling.* Requires licensure as a licensed clinical psychologist, or a licensed clinical social worker, or a licensed clinical professional counselor.Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)* Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience as a licensed psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor.* Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience working with children or adolescents in a residential treatment or custody setting.* Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience supervising staff in psychology, social work, counseling, and/or a related setting.* Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose and treat individuals with mental health disorders.* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience implementing Trauma Informed Care.* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Excel and/or equivalent computer program.* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with an electronic medical record or youth record database system.Conditions of Employment* Requires the ability to be on call for Duty Administrator Officer duties.* Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.* Requires the ability to successfully pass a drug test.
The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.* Requires the ability to comply with all local and federal health requirements and/or mandates.About the AgencyThe mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments-security, programming, education, mental health, and more-collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state.
IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois' communities.BenefitsThe Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:* Flexible work schedules in many program areas (Remote work may be an option for certain positions)* Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance* Pension Plan* Ten (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave* Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.* Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually* New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually* Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually* Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (DAO- on call crisis and occasional weekends)Work Location: 136 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60612-2222Agency Contact:IYC Chicago Human Resources DepartmentEmail: DJJ.IYCChicago.HumanResources@illinois.govJob Family: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Public Safety; Social ServicesThis position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job AidNon-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
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