DOC Danville Facility Mental Health Authority

Job Requisition ID: 49440
Closing Date: 09/15/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Clinical Professional Counselor
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $9,500 a month. Full Range $9,500- $11,326 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Vermilion
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp

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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

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Dynamic mental health leader with proven expertise in clinical supervision, program management, and policy implementation. Skilled in implementing policies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with departmental standards to maintain high-quality, evidence-based care. Adept at conducting clinical reviews, leading crisis response teams, and collaborating with administrators to optimize resources and treatment outcomes. Recognized for driving program improvements through quality assurance, data analysis, and effective staff development. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings, facility staff meetings, and mental health team meetings.
• Serves as Crisis Team leader.
• Certifies mental health programs are in compliance with standards, rules, and directives.
• Receives clinical oversight from the Regional Psychological Administrator.
• Uses a variety of computer software products to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practice and changes to affected staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed under the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act (225 ILCS 107) and issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in professional behavioral health-related work experience involving evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, neurodevelopmental disabled persons. Of the three (3) years, one (1) year must be supervisory, administrative, or managerial experience in a behavioral health-related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience applying advanced knowledge of theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology in an adult correctional facility.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience providing clinical supervision in areas related to behavioral health to accomplish the agency’s goals and objectives.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting and participating in quality assurance processes.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using a variety of computer software products to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries, and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practices and changes.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience providing fair, principled, and decisive leadership that is consistent with policies.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Prefers knowledge of relevant clinical accreditation standards [Mental Health focused].

Conditions of Employment

• Requires an active license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed under the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act (225 ILCS 107).
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; Saturday/Sunday off 
Work Location:  3820 E Main St, Danville, Illinois, 61834 
Agency Contact: [email protected]
Posting Group: Health Services; Leadership & Management

About the Agency:  The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, butn ot limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes

· Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flexible time and hybrid options)

· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 

· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave 

· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II 

· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually 

· 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 

· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.) 

· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
· For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Bureau of Benefits

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]
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