Physician Specialist Opt D

Location:  Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

Job Requisition ID:  42506

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION D - 32224 

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

Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 02/20/2025

Closing Date/Time: 03/19/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary $17,575-$23,553/month ($210,900-$282,636/year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Kankakee

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm; 30 minute unpaid lunch.

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901  

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Medical Services

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Why Work for Illinois?

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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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving individuals at the Shapiro Center.  Conducts psychiatric evaluations of individuals including those requiring confirmation of dual diagnoses. Orders and interprets lab tests. Develops and implements treatment plans. Attends treatment team meetings. Advises team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted individuals.

 Essential Functions

• Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving individuals at the Shapiro Center.
• Provides treatment to a caseload of individuals at the pavilion.
• Attends treatment team meetings.
• Conducts quality assurance checks associated in the use of restraints, assessment of injuries, behavior modification programs, etc.
• Provides specialized medical consultative in the area of psychiatry or other physicians and department administrators.
• Assists in coordinating services associated with the clinical services division of Shapiro, including the provision of outpatient services and supports for individuals who reside in community settings or other state operated settings.
• Signs certificates for involuntary individual admissions and testifies in court.
• 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.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for individuals 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 individuals.
• 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 utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, evening/nights and holidays.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• 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 here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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.