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Medical Director (MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR II OPT D 18)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Sponsorship for Employment

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 26, 2023
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60634

Job Requisition ID:  14395

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Posting ID: 10-79-14395-29266

Opening Date:  05/16/23
Closing Date/Time:  06/13/2023 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $16,700 - $21,758 per month 
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time 
County:  Cook 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  Term Appointment Gubernatorial (Management Bill) 000 

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.  You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physician and Surgeon license with a specialty in Psychiatry. Board Certification is required to provide medical leadership and oversight of the psychiatry services provided at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center in Cook County. Chicago-Read Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as Medical Director for Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
  2. Serves as full-line supervisor.
  3. Serves as ranking member of all facility policy making committees. 
  4. Examines patients for certification under the Mental Health Code. 
  5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and an American Board of Medical Specialties certification or its equivalent in Psychiatry.
  2. Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

  1. Two (2) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.
  2. Two (2) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, and services.
  3. Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other medical professionals.
  4. Two (2) years of professional experience, preferably five (5) years, recommending changes to medical service programs.
  5. Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  6. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.
  7. Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.
  8. Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in psychiatry medicine
  9. Two (2) years of professional experience investigating and reporting on incidents.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires ability to work and be on call after hours, on weekends and holidays.
  2. Requires ability to travel.
  3. Requires Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License.
  4. Requires an Illinois Controlled Substance License.
  5. Requires an Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. 
  6. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance. 
  7. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. 
  8. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634-1417 

Division of Mental Health

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

Medical Services
Agency Contact:  Sarah.Raftis@illinois.gov 
Job Family: Health Services; Leadership & Management; Social Services 

 

About the Agency

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)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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