Physician Specialist

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Opening Date: 08/14/2025

Closing Date: 09/11/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/25): $16,326-$22,422/mo, $195,912-$269,064/yr Prorated for part-time

Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology 

Category: Part Time 

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 47119

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.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option C for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois. As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients on an assigned shift. Conducts examinations, makes diagnoses and treats patients. Serves as a member of the treatment team. Answers calls for emergencies. Performs and writes psychiatric evaluations, Evaluates, prepares and attends court testimony.

Essential Functions

• As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients on an assigned shift.
• Makes periodic and direct evaluation of patient’s general and psychiatric progress and response to treatment and documents same in the medical record, writes physician’s orders.
• Serves as a member of the treatment team and as a treatment team leader, coordinates the development of patient treatment plans i.e., review and evaluation of patient’s treatment, discharge planning and milieu recommendations.
• Obtains and maintains membership of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Medical Staff.
• Provides psychiatric guidance to non-psychiatric physicians, other clinicians and nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.
• Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• Two (2) years of professional experience conducting psychiatric exams of patients.
• Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.  
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Two (2) years 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 the Chicago-Read 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.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Saturday - Sunday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

Medical Services

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
  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 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx