Psychiatrist (Adult) MD/DO only - ACCESS North Region

ACCESS Community Health Network•Chicago, IL

76d•$230,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Psychiatrist provides the full scope of services within the provider’s training, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and electronic health record maintenance. The role follows ACCESS Community Health Network’s quality management, risk management, infection control, customer service, and safety guidelines. The position is based in the North Region, with locations including Evanston, Genesis, and/or Rogers Park, and is 100% outpatient. Opportunities may include leading a collaborative care team, expanding access for specialized patient populations, participating in integrated care and mental health education initiatives, and work in reproductive psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, child psychiatry, or initiatives for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. Clinical duties include obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations; diagnosing, treating, counseling, and coordinating care; maintaining problem lists and longitudinal care plans; completing progress notes within 24 hours; fulfilling scheduled on-call responsibilities and responding within 20 minutes; prescribing medication in accordance with Illinois law and professional guidelines; and following ACCESS clinical standards. The psychiatrist also uses certified EHR technology, manages In-Basket responsibilities, and responds to messages within 72 hours. The position includes culturally competent patient and family support and education, coordination with care teams and case management, and ensuring appropriate transfers for patients whose acuity exceeds the health center’s capabilities. The psychiatrist coordinates with health center staff, participates in huddles, supports timely and appropriate patient care, and helps ensure care teams deliver treatment and education according to policy. Provider development duties may include staff orientation and training, proficiency testing, and serving as a preceptor. The role adheres to HRSA and FTCA regulations. The compensation package includes a competitive guaranteed annual base salary, a $30,000 sign-on bonus, productivity bonus, $10,000 relocation assistance, and potential NHSC loan repayment. Benefits include 232 hours of PTO per year, paid holidays, 40 hours of CME and $2,000 reimbursement, and malpractice liability coverage through the FTCA. ACCESS supports H-1B visas and J-1 waivers and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
Completed residency in a primary care specialty.
Board certification.
Current Illinois licensure.
Current DEA and Controlled Substance credentials.
Maintain CME requirements.
Knowledge of applicable quality assurance, safety, and infection control rules, regulations, and standards.
Competency with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of outpatient primary care medicine experience is preferred.
EPIC knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain health histories and perform physical examinations.
Diagnose, treat, counsel, and coordinate care for patients.
Review and update problem lists and longitudinal care plans at every visit.
Meet documentation standards and complete progress notes within 24 hours after patient visits.
Fulfill scheduled on-call responsibilities and respond to calls within 20 minutes.
Prescribe medication in accordance with Illinois statutes and professional practice guidelines.
Follow ACCESS quality standards and clinical guidelines.
Use certified EHR technology to support quality, safety, efficiency, care coordination, and public health while maintaining privacy and security.
Manage EHR In-Basket responsibilities and respond to messages within 72 hours.
Provide culturally competent care and recognize patients’ families as integral members of care teams.
Address patient and family needs, encourage questions and concerns, and support care self-management.
Conduct patient education, provide and document appropriate instructions, and tailor information to patients’ levels of understanding.
Coordinate with care teams and case management to deliver case management services.
Ensure patients whose acuity is beyond the health center’s clinical capacity are transferred appropriately.
Coordinate with health center staff to meet patient needs and participate in health center huddles.
Support timely, clinically appropriate patient visits and effective care-team treatment, education, and clinical tasks.
Participate in staff orientation and training as needed.
Ensure care teams meet internal certification requirements for patient education and medication administration.
Participate in required proficiency testing.
May serve as a preceptor for medical residents, medical students, advanced practice nurse students, and other allied health professions.
Adhere to HRSA and FTCA regulations.

Benefits

$30,000 sign-on bonus.
Productivity bonus.
$10,000 relocation assistance.
Potential loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), including up to $75,000 for two years full-time through NHSC LRP or up to $75,000 for three years full-time through NHSC SUD-W LRP.
Comprehensive benefits package.
232 hours of paid time off per year and paid holidays.
40 hours of CME and $2,000 reimbursement.
Malpractice liability provided through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
Flexible schedules.
H-1B visa and J-1 waiver support.