Chicagoland Psychiatrist/Regional Medical Director

Community Home Physicians; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Physicians seeks a Regional Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to oversee clinical operations across a designated region in Illinois. You will supervise a multidisciplinary behavioral health team and deliver evidence-based psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication management, while coordinating with PMHNPs and LCSWs.

You will ensure high standards of care, participate in care planning meetings, and maintain CMS-compliant practices with accurate EMR documentation in

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• ABNP board-certified in Psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice psychiatry in IL.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Committed to improving behavioral health care in long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional clinical operations, ensuring excellence in care delivery.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, including PMHNPs, social workers, and psychologists.
• Provide psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication management.
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and CMS regulations.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation across the region.
• Coordinate psychiatric care with medical and nursing staff for complex cases.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

EMR proficiency

Care coordination

Education

MD or DO degree

ABNP Board-certified in Psychiatry

IL licensure to practice psychiatry

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Chicagoland Psychiatrist/Regional Medical Director

About us:
Community Physicians is a well-established, patient-centered healthcare group dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care throughout Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

Regional Medical Director Behavioral Health (Psychiatrist)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Regional Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to oversee clinical operations within a designated region. This clinical leadership role includes supervising a multidisciplinary behavioral health team and providing high-quality, individualized psychiatric care. Our Regional Medical Director will provide evidenced based mental health treatment, participate in care planning meetings, and work closely with psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) as well as licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee regional clinical operations, ensuring excellence in care delivery.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, including PMHNPs, social workers, and psychologists.
• Provide psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for residents.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Coordinate psychiatric care with medical and nursing staff, ensuring integration of physical and mental healthcare, particularly for complex cases involving comorbidities.
• Ensure care practices comply with CMS regulations, as well as other relevant regulatory standards. Participate in quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications:

• Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification: ABNP Board-certified in Psychiatry
• Licensure: Licensed to practice psychiatry in IL.
• Strong skills in team collaboration and supervision.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Dedication to improving behavioral health care in long-term care settings.