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Psychiatrist - Medical Director

$310.96k

Lake County, IL

Salary: $310,964.00 Annually
Location : Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 12293
Department: Health Department
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Salary Grade: Ungraded


General Description
Our Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services serves our community by providing direct patient care as well as overseeing the psychiatry providers and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers, including provider recruitment, development and retention, scheduling, establishment and achievement of productivity benchmarks, quality improvement, clinical direction, and risk management to ensure quality and cost-effective care.
Scheduled Hour s: 40 hours a week
  • Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm).
  • 40% clinical and 60% administrative time, though distribution may change based on changing needs.
Essential Functions
  • Reporting directly to the Director of Behavioral Health this position oversees psychiatric services and serves as the medical advisor for the department's behavioral health services.
  • Develops vision for the clinical activities to improve the health outcomes, obtain quality incentives and shared savings, and create innovative clinical models of of care.
  • Oversees the achievement of productivity standards as set by LCHD and is responsible for working with the providers and clinical leadership to ensure that performance expectations are understood and met.
  • Monitors performance management data for areas of responsibility and assures the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and projects.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Behavioral Health, is responsible for hiring the psychiatric Provider staff (including physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants) and ensuring that each Provider is working to meet the Health Department's mission.
  • Provides clinical and administrative supervision of staff under the Director's direction, including completion of evaluations.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
  • Requires completion of a residency program.
  • Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry , within (2) years of hire.
  • Requires Illinois license to practice as a physician.
  • Three years of senior-level/director-level management experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience as a strategist. Be able to set priorities, establish clear (and high) expectations and execute identified strategies.
Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at


At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here:


Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:
  • Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
  • Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
  • IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
You can find more details on our benefits on our website at
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Have you, as a Provider, ever opted out of the Medicare program?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you a State of Illinois licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric APN or Psychiatrist?
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Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen. If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.
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What is your level of experience and comfort with computers?
  • Beginners
  • Intermediate
  • Expert

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Do you have a current and valid Illinois driver's license and automobile insurance?
  • Yes
  • No

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Relevant Experience: How many years of clinical/behavioral medicine experience to you have? For example: 1, 2, 5 10, 15...etc.
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List the types of clinical programs you have experience with.
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How many years of direct clinical experience do you have in supervising employees under your direction?
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What is the maximum number of employees you have (directly) supervised?
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Supervision Over Programs: Describe (in detail) your supervisory experience.
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List 5 key professional qualities that describe you when manage over clinical operations? List them 1-5. Then summarize why you chosen these 5.
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Explain (in detail) why you are interested in working in behavioral medicine and how your experience directly relates to this opening?
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What are your benefits and salary expectations?
Required Question
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