DOC Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Southern Region

DOC Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Southern Region

Lead transformative correctional healthcare as Deputy Chief of Health Services for Illinois' Southern Region—driving clinical excellence, policy innovation, and system-wide impact while earning a highly competitive salary and premier state benefits.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Southern Region.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures related to medical ethics and licensing requirements for medical staff.
• Provides direction to subordinate managers and contractual staff regarding complex or sensitive medical cases as well as complicated medical transfers.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the department representing the Director, Assistant Director, and the Agency Medical Director before the court, Governor's Office, legislature, officials from federal and state agencies, and various other organizations, the media, and public interest groups advocating, explaining, and interpreting new and revised health services policies and initiatives.
• Reviews responses to individual's medical grievances.
• Participates in budget planning.
• Develops and oversees relationships/clinical programs with academic institutions statewide.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Requires three (3) years of substantive medical experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in healthcare or hospital administration.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with various professional and nonprofessional health service disciplines and program support functions.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in writing and implementation of policies and procedures for hospitals or other large healthcare settings.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in healthcare education and training including needs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with correctional medicine.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience supervising staff including providers and support staff in a healthcare setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in collaboration with academic institution for delivery of healthcare.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience developing, revising, and disseminating clinical practice guidelines.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience conducting mortality reviews and participating in peer reviews and adverse event evaluations.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience participating in quality review of new and ongoing policies, procedures and programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Required to maintain a current/active Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
• The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires the ability to be on-call.
• Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
• The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 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.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (with 24hr on call availability)

Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Posting Group: Health Services; Leadership & Management; Public Safety

Agency Statement: The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in the behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits: As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually 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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.) Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources