State of Illinois·Chester, Illinois
Provide a full range of psychiatric and medical assessments and treatments to patients at the Chester Mental Health Center. Responsibilities include prescribing treatment modalities, conducting physical exams, and participating in admissions, transfers, and discharges.
As an Illinois licensed physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients at Chester Mental Health Center on an assigned unit on an assigned shift.
Performs and records psychiatric evaluations and maintains files or progress notes of the patients’ status as it relates to a psychiatric practice.
Provides support and expertise to staff in dealing with patients.
Provides clinical information and guidance to other clinicians.
Serves as an active and contributing member or chair of assigned center committees, staff meetings, teaching conferences and clinical committees.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the above enumerated duties.
Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of 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 Chester 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: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chester Mental Health Center Clinical Services Work County: Randolph 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.
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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)
Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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 a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License and a DEA Certificate of Registration.
Market context
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