Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center·Springfield, Illinois
Perform initial evaluations, follow-up visits, and medication management for children and adolescents ages 3-17. Participate in treatment team meetings and a reasonable call rotation within an in-patient setting.
Opportunity Details CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Springfield, IL Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health is seeking to identify a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the team, due to growth! Lincoln Prairie is a 97-bed, stand-alone psychiatric facility located in Springfield, IL, and provides psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents, ages 3-17. The hospital offers a full continuum of care, including In-Patient, Partial Hospitalization, Out-Patient, and Dual Diagnosis/MISA. Opportunity Details: Full Time position W2 Employed, or 1099 Contractor options In-Patient setting Duties include: initial evaluations, follow up visits, treatment team participation, medication management Participation in very reasonable call rotation Compensation/Benefits: Competitive base salary Production Bonus opportunity Signing Bonus Relocation Allowance, if moving Paid Malpractice Insurance, including tail coverage Medical Education Loan Repayment Assistance, if needed GME days off + financial assistance Matching 401k Robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans
IL Medical License, or ability to obtain B/C or B/E in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows & Practicing Physicians welcome to apply Hospital website: https://lincolnprairiebhc.com/ Location: Springfield is the capital of Illinois, and is centrally located within the State. The city's population of over 116,000 makes it the sixth largest in Illinois. Downtown Springfield is a centerpiece for performing arts, with its own Ballet Company, a Symphony Orchestra, and an Opera Company. Southern Illinois University at Springfield is home to SIU School of Medicine, both are two of the city's largest employers, along with State government related industry, BlueCross/BlueShield, and the healthcare industry, which are three of the cities major economic drivers. SIU Simmons Cancer Institute is a major regional cancer center, located at SIU School of Medicine campus. Springfield is easily accessible to several other located 80 miles from St. Louis, MO, and 3 hours south of Chicago. Amtrack provides four daily round trips to Chicago and St. Louis. The Champaign/Urbana area lies 75 miles to the east, and Peoria is 1 hour to the north. Air transportation is available directly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport with scheduled jet service to Chicago, Dallas, Orlando and Fort Myers. CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO APPLY! Avis Corbett | In-house Physician Recruiter UHS | Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health M: (615) 714-8985 avis.corbett@uhsinc.com Connect with me on LinkedIn Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health l is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation’s largest hospital management companies.
Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois Medical License and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Open to both fellows and practicing physicians.
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.