Physician Specialist Opt D
Job Requisition ID: 41062
Agency : Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION D - 32224
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $18,364 - $24,618 per month ($220,368 - $295,416 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063
Posting Identification Number 41062Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) located in Joliet, Illinois to serve as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.
Practices as a Psychiatrist and performs general physician duties for the JITC MH units. Determines psychiatric diagnosis on the treatment unit. Assists and/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.
Assures that the clinical services are appropriate to the population with mental illness/developmental disability and to the mental and physical developmental stages of the individual patients. Provides court testimony.
Essential FunctionsPractices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.
Serves as a unit Psychiatrist and coordinates treatment plans for optimum patient care.
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 plan.
Facilitates and provides guidance in the development of treatment plans that represents a collaborative approach towards recovery driven treatment of patients.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum QualificationsRequires 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 EmploymentRequires 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 Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) 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 IDOC background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Departments zero tolerance Drug Testing policy.
The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Location: 2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436
Division of Mental HealthJoliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC)
Physician Services
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services
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. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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Must apply through external site: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D (OPTION 18 - PSYCHIATRY & NEUROLOGY) Job Details State of Illinois (jobs2web.com)