State of Illinois·Chicago, Illinois
Provides a full range of psychiatric and medical assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Coordinates patient treatment plans as a team leader and provides psychiatric guidance to other clinical and nursing staff.
As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients on an assigned shift.
Makes periodic and direct evaluation of patient’s general and psychiatric progress and response to treatment and documents same in the medical record, writes physician’s orders.
Serves as a member of the treatment team and as a treatment team leader, coordinates the development of patient treatment plans i.e., review and evaluation of patient’s treatment, discharge planning and milieu recommendations.
Obtains and maintains membership of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Medical Staff.
Provides psychiatric guidance to non-psychiatric physicians, other clinicians and nursing staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. Requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.
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 the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
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 testify in court.
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.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Medical Services Headquarter Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634 Work County: Cook Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois.
Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives.
Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois.
Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
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) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and completion of an approved residency in psychiatry. Must possess valid Illinois Controlled Substance and DEA licenses and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
