PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT D

State of Illinois; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, seeks a Physician Specialist at Elgin Mental Health Center to provide psychiatric evaluations, medical care, and treatment planning as a licensed physician in psychiatry. Work will primarily involve psychiatric care with collaboration across clinical teams in a correctional/clinical setting.

Minimum qualifications include an Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and Board Certification in Psychiatry; preferred candidates have experience in

Qualifications

• Requires valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires American Board Certification in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, order and interpret tests, and provide medical diagnosis.
• Coordinate medical care with other clinicians and staff.
• Serve as consultant to non-psychiatric physicians on treatment plans.
• Participate in staff development and training as needed.
• Perform other duties within the scope of duties.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Education

Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

American Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 56838

Opening Date: 10/06/2026

Closing Date: 11/04/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION D (32224)

Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $18,908 - $26,486 per month ($226,896 - $317,832 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 11

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.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to practice as a psychiatrist utilizing psychiatry specialty 80% or more of the working time, performs general physician duties as expected of a Licensed Physician for the balance of the work time, such as conducting medical examinations, providing medical diagnosis, making medical observations and providing medical treatment. Provides for psychiatric diagnosis on the treatment unit. Assists or coordinates the treatment planning for various types of patients. Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans.

Essential Functions

• As a primary physician specializing in the field of psychiatry, conducts evaluations, orders, and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and clinical procedures.
• Participates as a unit psychiatrist and coordinates medical audits or medical program review and evaluation.
• Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding recipient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans.
• May participate in the staff development program for medical, nursing, and direct care personnel through classroom lectures and/or facility in-service training programs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires American Board Certification on the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment f or 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 Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Requires ability to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
• Requires the ability to testify in court.
• Requires the