PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT C

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Job Requisition ID: 53295 Opening Date: 07/17/2026 Closing Date: 08/13/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION C (32223) Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $16,897 - $24,252 per month ($202,764 - $291,024 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Kane Number of Vacancies: 2 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option C for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to serve as a medical specialist in psychiatry, performing general physician duties as expected of a Licensed Physician, such as conducting medical examinations, providing medical diagnosis, making medical observations and providing medical treatment. Provides for psychiatric diagnosis on the treatment unit. Assists or coordinates the treatment planning for various types of patients. Serves as consultant to other nonpsychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans. Essential Functions Practices as a Psychiatrist utilizing psychiatry specialty. Participates as a unit Psychiatrist and coordinates medical audits or medical program review and evaluation. Serves as consultant to other nonpsychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding recipient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans. Participates in the staff development program for medical, nursing, and direct care personnel through classroom lectures and/or facility in-service training programs. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are normally within the scope of those 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 comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients. One (1) year of professional experience identifying 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. 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 Elgin 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. Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity, and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinoiscomptroller