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PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPTION C/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.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

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 25, 2023
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  19600

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date/Time: 06/16/2023 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $18,563 - $20,333 per month  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC063  

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional 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.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  10-83-19600

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option C for the McFarland Mental Health Center located in Springfield Illinois to serve as a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician to perform highly responsible and exacting professional work as a staff psychiatrist on an adult unit.  Performs psychiatric diagnosis, psychiatric treatment planning of patients.  Performs and writes psychiatric evaluations and writes progress notes. Provides clinical information and guidance to other clinicians. Provides support and expertise to staff working with patients. Provides services on other units. Provides Court Testimony.

Job Responsibilities

  1. As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, performs highly responsible and exacting professional work as a staff psychiatrist on an adult unit.
  2. Performs and writes psychiatric evaluations and writes progress notes. 
  3. Provides clinical information and guidance to other clinicians.
  4. Provides support and expertise to staff working with patients.
  5. Serves as an active and contributing member in assigned facility committees, staff meetings, teaching conferences and clinical committees. 
  6. Provides psychiatric services and consultation to other Division of Mental Health hospitals via tele-psychiatry.
  7. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.
  2. Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
  3. Two (2) years of professional experience conducting psychiatric exams of patients.
  4. Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
  5. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  6. Two (2) years of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires a Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate.
  2. Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
  3. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  5. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

 

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm  
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125  

Division of Mental Health

McFarland Mental Health Center 

Medical Services Unit
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family:  Health Services; Social Services 

 

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.

 

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

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

 


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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