PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D (OPTION 18 - PSYCHIATRY & NEUROLOGY)

Illinoiscomptroller; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a state agency committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with mental health challenges. As a Physician Specialist in Psychiatry, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive psychiatric services, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with medical standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while collaborating with a team of professionals. Enjoy a robust benefits package including competitive insurance, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Bilingual Salary Differential

Qualifications

• Requires valid Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Two years of experience in evaluating specialized medical care for mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to mentally ill patients at Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Conduct patient evaluations and complete psychiatric documentation.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient Evaluation

Documentation

Court Testimony

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

American Board Certification in Psychiatry

Tools

Medical Diagnostic Tools

Laboratory Tests

Job description

PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D (OPTION 18 - PSYCHIATRY & NEUROLOGY)

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

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.

Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Job Requisition ID: 40479

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 10/29/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $17,575 - $24,618 per month ($210,900 - $295,416 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

Posting Identification Number: 40479

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option D for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to practice as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Maintains compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification standards and Joint Commission accreditation standards. As a medical specialist, conducts patient evaluations, orders and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and psychometric procedures. Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony. Participates in medical committees. Maintains compliance of Department and Center rules, policies, and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• As an Illinois licensed physician, practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.
• Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner.
• Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.
• Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned medical committees.
• Attends ongoing education programs, workshops, mandatory and optional in-service programs, and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
• 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 in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.
• Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• Two (2) years of professional experience conducting psychiatric exams of patients.
• Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Two (2) years 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 travel in the performance of job duties.
• 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 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.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

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)
• 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)
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

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