ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Associate Medical Director

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Date: May 21, 2026 Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123 Job Requisition ID: 56083 Opening Date: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: 06/16/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: MEDICAL ADM I OPT D - 26401 Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $22,967 - $24,967 per month ($275,604 - $299,604 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Kane Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Wholly Professional, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as an Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center. The Associate Director will monitor, supervise and coordinate the clinical psychiatric and medical support services program for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in the planning and delivery of psychiatric medical services to patients served at the center. The Elgin Mental Health Center provides treatment for release and restoration of the people we serve. It is a place of hope for the healing of mind, body and spirit where many find health and happiness again.

Essential Functions Serves as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center. Serves as full-line supervisor. Serves as primary resource person in directing the analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations to physicians. Serves as a subject matter expert in the planning and delivery of psychiatric medical services within the Elgin Mental Health Center. Coordinates and determines the need for outside medical consultants. 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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry. Requires two (2) years of medical practice experience in a field of medicine that is related to the clinical/psychiatric medical program

Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience monitoring and directing a clinical psychiatric medical support services program, working with concepts and practices in Psychiatry. Two (2) years of professional experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, standards of care and long-range objectives for improving/enhancing systems to optimize services to patients. Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals, recommending changes to treatment plans for improving/enhancing services to patients. Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services. Two (2) years of professional experience conducting analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations.

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 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 Certifications. 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. 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 and 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. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Elgin Mental Health Center Facility-Wide Work County: Kane Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

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