MEDICAL DIRECTOR

State of IllinoisSpringfield, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physical and Surgeon License with a specialty in Psychiatry. Board Certification is required to provide medical leadership and oversight of the psychiatry services provided at the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois. Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Requirements

  • Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
  • Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.
  • Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program.
  • 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 possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
  • Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
  • Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
  • Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.
  • Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
  • Requires the ability to testify in court.
  • Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.

Nice To Haves

  • Two (2) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, and services.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other medical professionals.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in psychiatry medicine and investigating and reporting on incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the Medical Director for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor for all physicians employed by the center.
  • Serves as manager of medical program operations.
  • Represents medical services and programs.
  • Serves as facility expert on ILCS Mental Health Code and Criminal Code, regulations, and trends.
  • Performs incident investigation and reporting.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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 (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • 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)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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