PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT D

Job

• Requisition ID: 60006 Opening Date: 11/12/2026Closing Date: 12/11/2026Agency: Department of Human ServicesClass Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION D (32224) Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Salary: $18,908 - $25,340 per month ($226,896 - $304,080 per year)
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 6

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: Work Hours: Various shifts, see below:

• (1 vacancy) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch; PAV 2
• (1 vacancy) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch; PAV 2
• (1 vacancy) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch; PAV 5
• (1 vacancy) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch; PAV 6
• (1 vacancy) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch; PAV 6

(1 vacancy) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch; PAV 8Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Madden Mental Health Center

Clinical Services Work County: CookAgency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

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

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.

Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option D for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serve as a staff psychiatrist. Clinical directs a caseload on an assigned inpatient pavilion on an assigned shift.

Ensures psychiatric treatment of patients meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at intake. Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care. Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions.

Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee. Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies in court. Attends and participates in all mandatory training. Essential Functions

• Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion on an assigned shift.
• Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion and on an assigned shift.
• Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care.
• Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions.

Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit, and utilization review committee to provide psychiatric expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.

Provides psychiatric services and consultation to other Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hospitals via tele-psychiatry and periodic on-site review of cases.

Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies in court.

Attends and participates in all mandatory training.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of 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

One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.

One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.

• One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients.
• One (1) year of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year 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 Madden Mental Health Center 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 IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 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. 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 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)

Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)

• 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: cms.illinois.gov

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Application Instructions

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the Current Employee Guide at Application Procedures or by logging in to the career portal for State employees and viewing the instructions on Completing the Electronic Application.

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