PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking a Physician Specialist, Option D to practice as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. The role involves conducting patient evaluations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and completing psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner. The ideal candidate will have a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License and American Board Certification in psychiatry.

Requirements

• Valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License
• American Board Certification in psychiatry
• 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 communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports

Benefits

• 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
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
• 13 Paid Holidays annually
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs
• 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)