State of Illinois·Proviso Township, Illinois
The Physician Specialist provides clinical direction and psychiatric treatment to a caseload of patients at the Madden Mental Health Center. They also participate in medical committees, perform utilization reviews, and provide expert testimony in court proceedings.
Serves as a staff psychiatrist, clinically directs a caseload on an assigned inpatient pavilion on an assigned shift serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion.
Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion.
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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry. Requires ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial level.
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 here 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 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.
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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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Candidates must hold a valid Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and American Board Certification in Psychiatry. Proficiency in Spanish and the ability to obtain various state-specific medical and controlled substance licenses are also required.
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.