Psychiatry - Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a licensed and experienced Medical Director to lead psychiatric and clinical operations at a facility in Union County, Illinois. The ideal candidate will oversee psychiatric and medical service quality, supervise clinical staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job Quick Facts

• Ref#: BD-1167 C-01

• Profession: Physician

• Specialty: Psychiatry - Medical Director

• Job Type: Contract

• Location: Anna, Union County, Illinois

• Coverage Type: Onsite

• Service Setting: State Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Facility

• Schedule: 37.5 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus after-hours phone on-call

• Duration: 2-Year Contract

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABMS or equivalent)

• Active and unrestricted Illinois medical license

• Minimum three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience directing, planning, and evaluating a medical/clinical program

• Ability to supervise and coordinate staff and activities across multiple professional disciplines

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines

• Clean employment history verification

• Clean AMA/AOA profile check

• Clean OIG Medicare/Medicaid sanctions check

• TB (Mantoux) skin test prior to start, or proof of one within the last 90 days

• Familiarity with IDPH, Joint Commission (TJC), and CMS regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and medical leadership for all psychiatric services at the facility

• Supervise medical staff and maintain the overall quality of clinical care provided.

• Plan and implement medical treatment regimens, individual care programs, & facility services

• Develop and implement policies for individual care standards and medical ethics

• Monitor licensing and regulatory compliance

• Ensure regulatory readiness for all applicable bodies, including IDPH, TJC, and CMS

• Oversee performance, training/development opportunities, and monitoring of clinical staffing levels

• Monitor and manage overtime utilization among clinical staff

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident/patient records in accordance with HIPAA and state law