Lead Psychiatrist: Trauma Care & Interventional Psychiatry

Stella Mental Health; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Mental Health in Illinois seeks an experienced Lead Psychiatrist to oversee clinical operations, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and expand interventional therapies such as Spravato, IV ketamine, and TMS, while building a high-quality patient panel.

This leadership role emphasizes trauma-focused care, evidence-based practice, and ongoing licensure, with a competitive base salary and bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Current License in IL as MD or DO.
• Minimum of 2 years experience post-residency.
• Illinois state Controlled Substance License (schedules II through V).
• Federal DEA Controlled Substance License (schedules II through V).
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and lead clinical staff.
• Tackle new problems and prioritize tasks in a complex practice.
• Experience in outpatient settings.
• Experience with TMS and ketamine/esketamine preferred.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, including education/licensing.
• Competitive base salary plus variable bonus plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and follow-up visits per accepted practice standards.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with guidelines.
• Build and manage a panel of patients as primary psychopharmacologist.
• Administer and supervise interventional services such as Spravato, IV ketamine, and TMS.
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions using validated instruments.
• Support NPs and PAs in a primary supervisory role.
• Support associate therapists in a secondary supervisory role.
• Maintain productivity across clinical, supervisory, and administrative duties.
• Maintain professionalism in relationships with patients and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Documentation

TMS experience

Ketamine/esketamine experience

Education

MD or DO licensed in Illinois

Tools

DEA Controlled Substance License

BLS Certification

Job description

Stella Mental Health in Illinois seeks an experienced Lead Psychiatrist to oversee clinical operations, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and expand interventional therapies such as Spravato, IV ketamine, and TMS, while building a high-quality patient panel.

This leadership role emphasizes trauma-focused care, evidence-based practice, and ongoing licensure, with a competitive base salary and bonus plan.