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Medical Director (Medical Administrator II - Opt D) (Option 18 - Psychiatry & Neurology)

State of Illinois
Full-time
On-site
Chester, Illinois, United States
$20,240 - $26,063 USD monthly

Agency:  Department of Human Services 


Opening Date:  10/16/2024

Closing Date/Time:  11/14/2024 

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $20,240 - $26,063 per month ($242,880 - $312,756 per year) 

Job Type:  Salaried 

County:  Randolph 

Number of Vacancies:  1 

Plan/BU:  None 


 


****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************


Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.


 


When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. 


 


Posting Identification Number  38890


Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physician 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 Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture, safety, recovery, efficiency and quality.


Job Responsibilities


  1. Serves as Medical Director for Chester Mental Health Center.

  2. Serves as full-line supervisor.

  3. Develops, plans for and monitors implementation of ancillary medical services, including dentistry, optometry, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and all contractual medical services.

  4. Directs, designs and implements policies, procedures and verifies compliance with all accrediting regulatory agents.

  5. Provides psychiatry services by examining, treating and monitoring individual patients’ medical needs.

  6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.


Minimum Qualifications



  1. Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.




  2. Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.




  3. Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program.




Preferred Qualifications



  1. 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.




  2. Two (2) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment and services.




  3. Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other medical professionals.




  4. Two (2) years of professional experience, preferably five (5) years, recommending changes to medical service programs.




  5. Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.




  6. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.




  7. Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.




  8. Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in psychiatry medicine.




  9. Two (2) years of professional experience investigating and reporting on incidents.




Conditions of Employment



  1. Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.




  2. Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.




  3. Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Chester Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.  




  4. Requires ability to work and be on call after hours, weekends and holidays.




  5. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.




  6. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.




  7. 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:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm 

Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542 


Division of Mental Health


Chester Mental Health Center


Medical Support

Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services ; Leadership & Management; 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.


 


Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services discretion.


 


Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.  As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.


 


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)

  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)


These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx


 


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.


If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 


State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 


Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.


If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:


State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid


Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.


State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.


 


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