Physician Specialist Option D

Location:  Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Job Requisition ID:  41050

​Agency:  Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 10/08/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024

Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $17,575 - $24,618 per month ($210,900 - $295,416 per year)

Job Type:   Salaried

Category: Full Time

County:   Kane

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

2 vacancies Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP H/I
2 vacancies Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP F/G
1 vacancy Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP M/N
1 vacancy Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP White
1 vacancy Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP Pinel
1 vacancy Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP White/Pinel
1 vacancy Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP Dix/Jenks
1 vacancy Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP H/I & M/N
2 vacancies Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Unit FTP K/L
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Adult Forensic Treatment Program

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to practice as a psychiatrist utilizing psychiatry specialty 80% or more of the working time, performs general physician duties as expected of a Licensed Physician for the balance of the work time, such as conducting medical examinations, providing medical diagnosis, making medical observations and providing medical treatment. Provides for psychiatric diagnosis on the treatment unit. Assists or coordinates the treatment planning for various types of patients. Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans.

Essential Functions

As a primary physician specializing in the field of psychiatry, conducts evaluations, orders, and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and clinical procedures.
Participates as a unit psychiatrist and coordinates medical audits or medical program review and evaluation
Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding recipient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans.
May participate in the staff development program for medical, nursing, and direct care personnel through classroom lectures and/or facility in-service training programs.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
Requires American Board Certification on the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with mental illness.
Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
Two (2) years of professional experience conducting psychiatric exams of patients.
Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Two (2) years of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires ability to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
Requires the ability to testify in court.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.
Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx