Location: Hines, IL, US, 60141
Job Requisition ID: 43397
?Agency: Department of Human Services
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine
Closing Date/Time: 01/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,070 - $19,345 per month ($168,840 - $232,140 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC0
Posting Identification Number 43397
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option B for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to serve as a primary care physician. Clinically directs a caseload on an inpatient pavilion. Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake.
Essential Functions
- Serves as primary care physician serving patients living on an assigned pavilion.
- Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care.
- Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions and assessments at Intake.
- Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee to provide expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
- Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
- Requires American Board Certification in the job- related specialty of Internal Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating adult patients in accordance with best practices.
- One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
- One (1) year of professional experience treating adults with mental illness.
Conditions of Employment
- 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 Madden 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 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.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Various shifts, see below
(1 vacancy) 4:00pm-12:00am, Wednesday-Sunday, Facility Wide, 30 minute unpaid lunch
(1 vacancy) 4:00pm-12:00am, Monday-Friday, Facility Wide, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141
Division of Mental Health
Madden Mental Health
Clinical Services – Physician Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- 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)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 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)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Must apply through external site: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST Job Details | State of Illinois