Physician Specialist — Psychiatry (Elgin Forensic)

State of Illinois; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Physician Specialist Option C for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin, IL. The role provides medical and psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, coordinating with other physicians and staff to develop comprehensive plans for patients.

The position requires a valid IL Physician and Surgeon License and completion of an approved psychiatry residency; beneficial experience includes evaluating care quality and coordinating medical services across

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Practices as a Psychiatrist utilizing psychiatry specialty.
• Participates as a unit Psychiatrist and coordinates medical audits or medical program review and evaluation.
• Serves as consultant to other nonpsychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding recipient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans.
• Participates 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 normally within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

Skills

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Illinois Physician and Surgeon License

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

State of Illinois is seeking a Physician Specialist Option C for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin, IL. The role provides medical and psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, coordinating with other physicians and staff to develop comprehensive plans for patients.

The position requires a valid IL Physician and Surgeon License and completion of an approved psychiatry residency; beneficial experience includes evaluating care quality and coordinating medical services across