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PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT C
Hines, United States
Job Requisition ID: 45773
Opening Date: 09/29/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION C - 32223
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/2025) $16,326 - $22,422 per month ($195,912 - $269,064 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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, you’re 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 C for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serves as a staff psychiatrist. Clinically directs a caseload on an assigned inpatient pavilion and on an assigned shift. Ensures psychiatric treatment of patients meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at intake. Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care. Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions. Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee. Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies in court. Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion.
- Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion and on an assigned shift.
- Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care.
- Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions.
- Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee to provide psychiatric expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
- Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies in court.
- Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
- Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of psychiatry.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 psychiatric exams of patients.
- One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
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 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 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.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- The conditions of employment listed here 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, Sunday - Thursday, Off Friday & Saturday, 30 minute unpaid lunch
1 vacancy: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Tuesday - Saturday, Off Sunday & Monday, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141
Division of Mental Health
Madden Mental Health Center
Clinical 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)
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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
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.
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:
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