PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPTION C/18 Job at State of Illinois, Elgin, IL 60123

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Job Description

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 03/24/2023
Closing Date/Time: 04/20/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $13,716 - $20,333 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

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

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.


While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.


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

Posting Identification Number 10-81-19054

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option C for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to serve as a medical specialist in psychiatry, providing services to mentally ill patients. Maintains compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification standards and Joint Commission accreditation standards.

Job Responsibilities

  • As an Illinois licensed physician, practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.
  • Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner, including but not limited to initial psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, progress notes, etc.
  • Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.
  • Participates in medical committees, unit meetings, specialized case reviews and other meetings.
  • Maintains compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification standards and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with 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 Employment

  • Requires a Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate.
  • Requires ability to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
  • Requires ability to stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  • Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Work Location: 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Adult Acute/Intermediate Treatment Program

CPS Brunk Unit

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: 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 Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.


The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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