Psychologist – County/CHC

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the CHC/C Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.

Psychologists serve our community through performing fitness restoration services to court-ordered clients already found Unfit to Stand Trial as well as providing diagnostic and treatment services to individuals and groups, clinical consultations to staff, consultation and education to community groups, and participating in program development.

Essential Functions

Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment.

Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program.

Performs fitness restoration services to court-ordered clients already found Unfit to Stand Trial.

Conducts psychological assessments when appropriate.

Provide direct restoration counseling services to appropriate adults & write reports to court. Coordinate/consult with treating psychiatrist as appropriate.

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours a week

Tuesday & Thursday (8am – 8pm)

Wednesday & Friday (8am – 5pm)

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

Doctorate degree in psychology, with at least one year of experience in chemical dependency/behavioral health treatment required.

Experience with court referred fitness restoration preferred.

Must be licensed by Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Clinical Psychologist.

Supplemental Information

This location is a qualified NHSC Loan Repayment Program site. As such, staff working at this site are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 a year in student loan repayments.

As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.

At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.