ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

State of Illinois•Elgin, IL

12d•$286,092 - $310,092•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center. The Associate Medical Director monitors, supervises, and coordinates the center’s clinical psychiatric and medical support services program and serves as a subject matter expert in planning and delivering psychiatric medical services to patients. The center provides treatment for release and restoration and supports healing of mind, body, and spirit. This is a full-time, salaried position based at 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois. The position is fully in office, with no hybrid schedule available. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The position may also require serving as Medical Officer of the Day after hours, on weekends, and on holidays in emergencies.

Requirements

Valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
American Board Certification in psychiatry.
Two years of medical practice experience in a field related to the clinical/psychiatric medical program.
Possess a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Possess a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Be able to meet the requirements for, and be appointed to, the Elgin Mental Health Center medical staff association within 30 days of employment.
Ability to travel for work.
Ability to walk and stand for significant periods, including stooping, bending, lifting, or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Ability to participate in patient management interventions, which may include restraint interventions.
Ability to maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to testify in court.
Ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day after business hours, weekends, and holidays in emergencies.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.
File the required annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience monitoring and directing a clinical psychiatric medical support services program and working with concepts and practices in psychiatry.
Two years of professional experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, standards of care, and long-range objectives to improve or enhance systems and optimize patient services.
Two years of professional experience conducting quality assurance assessments of medical services and treatments and recommending changes to treatment plans to improve or enhance patient services.
Two years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.
Two years of professional experience communicating daily with internal and/or external stakeholders regarding medical services.
Two years of professional experience conducting analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations.

Responsibilities

Serve as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Direct the analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations to physicians as the primary resource person.
Provide subject matter expertise in planning and delivering psychiatric medical services within the center.
Coordinate and determine the need for outside medical consultants.
Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program.
Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.