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Northern Illinois University
  • Position Number: 1980038
  • Location: DeKalb, IL
  • Position Type: Counseling


Clinical Assessor, LCSW, LCPC/Clinical Psychologist, LMFT (Extended Search) - 38827

Position #:
Posting Type: SPS
FTE: 1.00
Representation: Non-Union
Department: Family Violence&Sexual Assault

Primary Function:
These 2 positions will be located in the Central/Southern region of Illinois.

These are 2 positions in the Congregate Care Assessment Program (CCAP) of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) under a contract with Northern Illinois University. CCAP Clinical Assessors conduct independent assessments of youth in care to determine if a Qualified Residential Treatment Provider (QRTP) placement is appropriate. Children placed with a QRTP have significant emotional and behavior concerns. These children are considered to be at high risk of serious harm toward self or others.


Duties and Responsibilities:
The CCAP Clinical Assessors will conduct the required QRTP independent assessments in conjunction with the Child and Family Team within 30-days after the placement is made, utilizing the Illinois Medicaid Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths tool (IM-CANS). The assessor will complete required documentation of the independent assessment. In addition, the assessor will prepare the required report for the 60-day Court Approval.


Minimum Required Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited university in a clinical or related area of study, such as social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or community counseling.

Clinical Assessors must have an active clinical professional license issued by the State of Illinois that allows for independent clinical practice; Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).

Clinical Assessors must have at least three years of experience working with youth 6 18.

Clinical Assessors must have at least three years of supervised experience conducting psychotherapy or clinical mental health assessments, which included conducting mental status examinations.

Clinical Assessors must possess and maintain a working knowledge of the DSM-5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.


Education and Experience Preferred:
Experience working in a residential facility is preferred.

Experience using clinical screening tools is preferred.

Experience providing trauma-informed care is preferred.

Knowledge of empirically validated behavioral health treatments is preferred.

Experience assessing children and adolescents is preferred.

The ability to conduct mental health assessments in Spanish is preferred.

Certification or a credential to engage in clinical work with specialty populations is preferred.

Experience working with DCFS or a government agency providing mental health services is preferred.

Experience testifying in court is preferred.

Training or experience conducting psychological evaluations is preferred.


Working Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon to Fri, some weekends and evenings
Hiring Rate/Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Posting Date: 08/11/2020
Closing Date:
Priority Review Date: 10/31/2020
Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 31, 2020. Review of completed applications will begin the following day; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions contact Shelby Savoree (ssavoree1@niu.edu).

Required Applicant Documents:
Cover letter,
Resume.

Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO institution. Pre-employment background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States is required.


To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/54011

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560






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