Physician Specialist

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Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Job Requisition ID: 57256
Location: Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Opening Date: 7/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $18,908 - $26,486 per month ($226,896 - $317,832 per year)
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1

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Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option D for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to practice as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Maintains compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification standards and Joint Commission accreditation standards. As a medical specialist, conducts patient evaluations, orders and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and psychometric procedures. Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony. Participates in medical committees. Maintains compliance of Department and Center rules, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions
• As an Illinois licensed physician, practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.
• Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner, including but not limited to initial psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, progress notes, etc.
• Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.
• Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned medical committees.
• Attends ongoing education programs, workshops, mandatory and optional in-service programs, and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
• 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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients.
• One (1) year of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• One (1) year 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 Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk 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.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; 30-minute paid lunch, CPS Brunk/Hinton
Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Community Psychiatric Services/Long Term Unit
Work County: Kane
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