POSITION: Psychologist
SCHEDULE: Full-Time–Mon-Fri (Off Sat/Sun)
FACILITY: SVP Program
LOCATION: 555 W. Monroe St., 6th FL, Office 39, Chicago, IL 60661
PAY RANGE: $54 per hour to $70 per hour

Make a Difference Every Day

At Wexford Health Sources, you’ll do more than work—you’ll transform lives. As a Psychologist in the Sexually Violent Persons (SVP) Program, you’ll play a crucial role in the assessment and evaluation of offenders referred for Civil Commitment under the Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Act. Join a compassionate team that believes in rehabilitation and positive change.

Why Join Wexford Health?

• 40 Paid Days Off Annually – Generous time off for work-life balance.
• Competitive Salary – With annual raises to reward your dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance through BlueCross BlueShield.
• 401(k) Plan – Employer match of 50% to help you save for the future.
• Continuing Education Support – Keep growing your skills and expertise.
• Additional Perks – Company-paid short-term disability and healthcare/dependent care spending accounts.

What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities

• Assist in screening SVP cases to determine eligibility for evaluation and interviews.
• Review case files and conduct interviews with offenders who meet the criteria for Civil Commitment under the Illinois Statute for Sexually Violent Persons.
• Complete actuarial instruments, including Static 99-R, MnSOST, and the PCL-R, for assigned offenders.
• Prepare and submit evaluation reports in the status of either “Referral” or “Non-Referral” to the SVP Clinical Program Director for review and approval.
• Provide expert testimony during probable cause hearings and bench or jury trials.
• Attend continuing education conferences and workshops to maintain licensure and certification.
• Attend training and administrative meetings scheduled by the Agency’s Coordinator for Sex Offender Services and/or the SVP Clinical Program Director.
• Conduct employee evaluations as directed by the Facility CAO in emergencies.
• Maintain the confidentiality of offender records at all times.
• Participate in improving work conditions and adapting to change in a positive manner.
• Accept constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Collaboration & Supervision

• Collaborate with the SVP Clinical Program Director and other staff to ensure thorough and consistent evaluations.
• Assist in the management of case files and ongoing offender assessments.

What You’ll Bring
Education:

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• 20 hours of training in the area of evaluating sex offenders each calendar year

Licensing: Active Clinical Psychologist license in Illinois.
Certification: Sex Offender Management Board Certification.
Travel: Moderate travel required with occasional overnight stays.
Preferred Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in the treatment and/or evaluation of sex offenders.
• In-depth familiarity with DSM-IV-TR and various risk assessment instruments such as Static-99, Static-99R, Static-2002, MnSOST-R, STABLE-2000, and ACUTE-2000.
• Experience using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist.
• Experience testifying as an expert witness in court..

If you’re passionate about providing compassionate, life-changing care to patients who need it most, Wexford Health is the place for you. Apply today and join a team that makes a real difference every day.
 

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