ATTENDING PHYSICIAN VII, BILINGUAL - PSYCHIATRY

Location: JOHN H Stroger JR Hospital

DEPARTMENT: PSYCHIATRY

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Psychiatry Department Chair and the Ambulatory Adult Division Chief, the Psychiatrist provides psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid medical disease and mental illness. The incumbent provides initial psychiatric consultations, including but not limited to ongoing medication management in the outpatient settings in Cook County (CCH).

Typical Duties

Provides general psychiatric assessment to referred patients in the Ambulatory Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic.

Provides ongoing medication management to these patients.

Provides direct patient care to medically ill patients in the Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic to ensure safety, evaluate need for further hospitalization, and provide appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Provides education to patients, students, medical residents, and clinic staff regarding mental health screening and treatment within a medical practice.

Documents all encounters with patients in medical record and communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff.

• Reports any cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with State of Illinois Law and CCH Policies.
• Refers patients to appropriate psychiatric, medical, and social services.
• Maintains active licensure with the State of Illinois, active credentials with Cook County Health, and active board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Engages in Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation within the Department.
• Attends required meetings, participates in assigned committees, and completes routine duties (on call duties) assigned.
• Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities.

Provides periods of coverage for other psychiatrists in different settings within the system (primarily in the Stroger inpatient and emergency settings), as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree from an accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent is required. (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)

• Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment is required.
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment is required.
• Board Certification in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or Board Eligible by the ABPN and must obtain Board Certification within two (2) years of starting this employment is required.
• Completion of accredited General Psychiatry Residency Program is required.

Bilingual in English/Spanish (Bilingual testing for Spanish will be administered. Passing score of 3 – High Intermediate, is required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Medication Assisted Treatment is preferred.
• Prior experience in Telepsychiatry is preferred.
• Certification in addiction medicine is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Specific knowledge and/or experience with gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, SES, substance abuse, and medical issues of the treatment population served.

• Knowledge of all applicable departmental, Cook County, state, and federal regulations regarding patient care.
• Skills in teaching and supervising psychology trainees in psychiatric assessment, psychotherapeutic methods, and psychological testing.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage large volume of patients and referrals.

Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients, families, and clinical staff.

Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information in a confidential manner.

• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all staff, trainees, and patients at all times.
• Ability to physically perform in terms of physical movements, vision, hearing, and speech
• Ability to work independently, be able to prioritize, and manage time.

Willingness to provide psychiatric consultation and care to all Cook County Health & Hospitals System sites, including Stroger Hospital, Oak Forest Hospital, and Provident Hospital campuses.

Willingness and ability to provide brief periods of coverage for other psychiatrists in different settings within the system (primarily in the Stroger inpatient and emergency settings).

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

Veteran Preference

Please Read

• When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
• To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must:
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.

Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

• OR
• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
• If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: cookcountyrisk.com

Must Meet All Required Qualifications at Time of Application Filing.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.

Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER