Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47662 
Opening Date: 6/10/2025

Closing Date: 06/26/2025 11:59 PM
​Agency:  Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  Special License - Licensed Psychologist 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $9,209 a month; Full Range $9,209 - $13,702 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Saline
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  VR704
Merit Comp Code:  

This 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.

Treatment Unit Administrator (PSA, 8K) 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

At 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!

Essential Functions:

• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• The Treatment Unit Administrator shall organize, plan, execute, control, and evaluate 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.
• Responsible for supervision of Interns and Field Placements from training programs and the provision 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, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The 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.

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday (SAT/SUN OFF); 8 AM to 4 PM
Work Location: 1201 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, Illinois, 62946
Agency Contact:  IDJJ General Office
Email:  [email protected]
Posting Group:  Leadership & Management; Health Services; Public Safety; Social Services

This position  DOES NOT  contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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 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 Aid

Non-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). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

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