State of Illinois·Proviso Township, Illinois
Serves as a staff psychiatrist providing clinical direction and treatment for patients on an assigned inpatient pavilion. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, signing involuntary admission certificates, and participating in medical committees.
Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion.
Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion and on an assigned shift.
Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care.
Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions.
Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee to provide psychiatric expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies in court.
Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
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 Madden 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: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Madden Mental Health Center Clinical Services 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.
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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. Candidates must also possess Illinois Controlled Substance and DEA registrations.
Market context
Illinois physician specialist roles in psychiatry are often driven by ongoing demand for behavioral health services across hospital and outpatient settings. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for an active Illinois Physician and Surgeon License, completed psychiatry residency, and current Illinois Controlled Substance and DEA registrations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license and registration status before applying.
