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Pays $196k-$269k — $57k below the Psychiatrist market median of ~$327k (15 jobs)

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State of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois

PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPTION C

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsPart-Time
Posted 2 days ago

About the Role

Psychiatrist for state mental health center. Weekend shift (Sat-Sun, 8:30am-4:30pm). Salary $195,912-$269,064/year. Chicago, IL.

Join State of Illinois as a Psychiatrist – Weekend Shift, $195K-$269K in Chicago, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $195,912 - $269,064/year
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Personal Business Days

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

Provides a full range of psychiatric and medical assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Serves as a member of the treatment team, coordinates patient care plans, and provides psychiatric guidance to clinical staff.

Requirements

Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and completion of an approved residency in psychiatry. Must also possess a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License and a United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentMedical diagnosisTreatment planningPsychiatric evaluationCourt testimonyPatient managementBasic life supportClinical documentationDischarge planningMilieu managementEmergency responseMedical record keeping

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.6/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About State of Illinois

Individual and Family Services
Springfield, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Pension Program
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Personal Business Days
Paid Sick Days
Paid Vacation Time

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