ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Illinoiscomptroller; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 266,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery at the Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin, IL. This role provides clinical leadership and supervision of psychiatric services for treated patients.

The position requires an Illinois medical license, board certification in psychiatry, and at least two years of related practice, with an emphasis on coordinating care and external

Qualifications

• Requires valid Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires American Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Requires two years of medical practice experience related to the clinical/psychiatric medical program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Serve as full-line supervisor.
• Direct analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations to physicians.
• Coordinate and determine the need for outside medical consultants.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Education

Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

American Board Certification in Psychiatry

Two years medical practice experience

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

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Job Requisition ID: 59006Opening Date:10/02/2026Closing Date:10/30/2026Agency:Department of Human ServicesClass Title:MEDICAL ADM I OPT D - 26401Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & NeurologyBilingual Option:NoneSalary:Anticipated Salary: $23,841 - $25,841 per month ($286,092 - $310,092 per year)Job Type:SalariedCategory:Full TimeNumber of Vacancies:1Bargaining Unit Code:NoneMerit Comp Code:Wholly Professional, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining CoverageWork Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as an Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center. The Associate Director will m onitor, supervise and coordinate the clinical psychiatric and medical support services program for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in the planning and delivery of psychiatric medical services to patients served at the center. The Elgin Mental Health Center provides treatment for release and restoration of the people we serve. It is a place of hope for the healing of mind, body and spirit where many find health and happiness again.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Serves as primary resource person in directing the analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations to physicians.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the planning and delivery of psychiatric medical services within the Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Coordinates and determines the need for outside medical consultants.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.
• Requires two (2) years of medical practice experience in a field of medicine that is related to the clinical/psychiatric medical program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience monitoring and directing a clinical psychiatric medical support services program, working with concepts and practices in Psychiatry.
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, standards of care and long-range objectives for improving/enhancing systems to optimize services to patients.
• Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals, recommending changes to treatment plans for improving/enhancing services to patients.
• Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.
• Two (2) years of professional experience conducting analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 Elgin 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 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 Certifications.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest and are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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.

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:

• 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

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nearest Major Market: Elgin
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago