At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead psychiatric services and oversee medical operations at Chester Mental Health Center.
- Company: Join the Illinois Department of Human Services, dedicated to community health and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and impactful environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must hold an Illinois Physician License and Board Certification in Psychiatry.
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physician and Surgeon License with a specialty in Psychiatry. Board Certification is required to provide medical leadership and oversight of the psychiatry services provided at the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture, safety, recovery, efficiency and quality.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Medical Director for Chester Mental Health Center.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Develops, plans for and monitors implementation of ancillary medical services, including dentistry, optometry, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and all contractual medical services.
- Directs, designs and implements policies, procedures and verifies compliance with all accrediting regulatory agents.
- Provides psychiatry services by examining, treating and monitoring individual patients’ medical needs.
- 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.
- Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.
- Five (5) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, services, and investigating and reporting on incidents.
- Five (5) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other medical professionals.
- Five (5) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs and working with concepts and practices in psychiatry medicine.
- Five (5) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders, communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.
- Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.
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 and testify in court.
- 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 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.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233
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.
Benefits: As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes a Pension Program, Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Personal Business Days, Paid Sick days, Paid Vacation time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Work Schedules, Paid Parental Leave, Deferred Compensation Program, Optional Pre-Tax Programs, Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and Commuter Savings Program.
Medical Director in Chester employer: State of Illinois
The State of Illinois is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. With a strong commitment to compassion, equity, and employee development, you will benefit from a robust package of competitive benefits, including generous paid leave, flexible work schedules, and a pension program, all while working in a supportive environment at the Chester Mental Health Center. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Illinois residents while advancing your career in a fulfilling role as an Activity Therapist.
