PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT C

Illinois Comptroller; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 202,764 - 291,024; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive group insurance benefits

Paid personal/holiday leave

Flexible work schedule

Bilingual position premium

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services in Chester, Illinois seeks a Physician Specialist, Option C (psychiatry). The role provides comprehensive psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments on an assigned unit and shift. Prescribes and reviews treatment modalities, conducts physicals, rounds and chart reviews.

Minimum qualifications include an IL license and residency in psychiatry. Strong candidates will have at least one year of related experience and demonstrated ability to coordinate care

Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.
• Preferred: one year of experience evaluating quality of care and coordinating medical services, and conducting psychiatric evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and maintain progress notes.
• Provide clinical guidance to staff and participate in committees.
• Attend rounds, admissions, transfers and discharges.

Skills

IL physician license

psychiatry residency

Education

Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

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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.

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Job Requisition ID:56277

OpeningDate:07/08/2026
Closing Date: 08/04/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION C (32223)
Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $16,897 - $24,252 per month ($202,764 - $291,024 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recover is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option C for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to serve as an Illinois licensed physician, providing a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients on an assigned unit on an assigned shift. Prescribes and reviews medical and psychiatric treatment modalities. Conducts physical examinations, makes rounds, checks reports and charts. Participates in admissions, transfers and discharges. Performs and records psychiatric evaluations and maintains files or progress notes. Provides support and expertise to staff in dealing with patients. Serves as an active and contributing member or chair of assigned center committees.

Essential Functions

• As an Illinois licensed physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients at Chester Mental Health Center on an assigned unit on an assigned shift.
• Performs and records psychiatric evaluations and maintains files or progress notes of the patients’ status as it relates to a psychiatric practice.
• Provides support and expertise to staff in dealing with patients.
• Provides clinical information and guidance to other clinicians.
• Serves as an active and contributing member or chair of assigned center committees, staff meetings, teaching conferences and clinical committees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the above enumerated duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients.
• One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

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 Chester 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 are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

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

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