PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D

at Department of Human Services in Elgin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option D for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to practice as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Maintains compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification standards and Joint Commission accreditation standards. As a medical specialist, conducts patient evaluations, orders and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and psychometric procedures. Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony. Participates in medical committees. Maintains compliance of Department and Center rules, policies, and procedures.

• As an Illinois licensed physician, practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.


• Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner, including but not limited to initial psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, progress notes, etc.


• Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.


• Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned medical committees.


• Attends ongoing education programs, workshops, mandatory and optional in-service programs, and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.


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

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


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

• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.


• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.


• One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients.


• One (1) year of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.


• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.


• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.  

• 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 Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.


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


• Requires the ability to stand and walk 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.