Medical Director

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hiring a Medical Director to provide medical leadership and oversight of psychiatry services at Alton Mental Health Center in Alton, Illinois. The position requires an Illinois Physician and Surgeon license with a specialty in psychiatry and American Board Certification in psychiatry. The center aims to provide equitable access to services, supports, programs, and resources that enhance the lives of people it serves. The Medical Director serves as a full-line supervisor and member of the hospital Executive Council. The role includes planning, administering, and evaluating policies and directives; recruiting and retaining medical staff; selecting vendors for specialized medical services; examining patients for certification under the Mental Health Code; reviewing medical and incident reports; and directing psychiatric medication administration. The position is an in-office role with weekday business hours, though the employee must also be available as Medical Officer of the Day after hours, on weekends, and holidays in emergencies. This is a four-year term appointment, renewable for successive four-year terms at the Department Director’s discretion, and subject to a probationary period. The position is based at Alton Mental Health Center, 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois. Travel and court testimony may be required.

Requirements

Valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
American Board Certification in psychiatry.
At least three years of substantive medical administrative experience directing, planning, and evaluating a medical or clinical program.
Valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.
Ability to qualify for and be appointed to the Alton Mental Health Center medical staff association within 30 days of employment.
Ability to travel for work and testify in court.
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 serve as Medical Officer of the Day after business hours, weekends, and holidays in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines, and program support functions that must be coordinated to administer a comprehensive medical health program, including quality assurance assessments of medical services and treatments.
Two years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, and services.
Two years of professional experience supervising medical-field staff and other medical professionals.
Two years of professional experience investigating and reporting on incidents and recommending changes to medical service programs.
Two years of professional experience applying concepts and practices in psychiatry and providing technical medical training and assistance to internal or external stakeholders.
Two years of professional experience communicating daily with internal or external stakeholders about medical services.

Responsibilities

Serve as Medical Director for Alton Mental Health Center and as a full-line supervisor.
Plan, administer, and evaluate the development and implementation of policies and directives, including recruitment and retention of medical staff.
Recruit, negotiate with, and select outside vendors providing specialized medical services.
Participate as a member of the Executive Council in formulating hospital policies and procedures.
Examine forensic and civil patients for certification under the Mental Health Code.
Review restraint and seclusion authorizations, discharge summaries, unusual incident reports, and other medical reports and correspondence for forensic and civil patients.
Prescribe and direct the administration of psychotropic medicines for forensic and civil patients.
Secure the work site for patient safety.
Travel and testify in court as required.
Serve as Medical Officer of the Day after business hours, on weekends, and holidays in case of emergency.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused days carrying over from year to year.
Ten to 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 Program, a 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 and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position.