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ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR (MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - OPT D) (OPTION 18 - PSYCHIATRY & NEUROLOGY)

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  04/24/2025
Closing Date/Time:  05/21/2025 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $22,018 - $24,018 per month ($264,216 - $288,216 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Kane 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

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

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

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. 

Posting Identification Number  40462

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as an Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center. The Associate Director will monitor, supervise and coordinate the clinical psychiatric and medical support services program for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in the planning and delivery of psychiatric medical services to patients served at the center. The Elgin Mental Health Center provides treatment for release and restoration of the people we serve. It is a place of hope for the healing of mind, body and spirit where many find health and happiness again.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as Associate Medical Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center.

  2. Serves as full-line supervisor.

  3. Serves as primary resource person in directing the analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations to physicians.

  4. Serves as a subject matter expert in the planning and delivery of psychiatric medical services within the Elgin Mental Health Center.

  5. Coordinates and determines the need for outside medical consultants.

  6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.

  2. Requires an American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.

  3. Requires two (2) years of medical practice experience in a field of medicine that is related to the clinical/psychiatric medical program.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Five (5) years of professional experience monitoring and directing a clinical psychiatric medical support services program.

  2. Five (5) years of professional experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, standards of care and long-range objectives for improving/enhancing systems to optimize services to patients.

  3. Five (5) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.

  4. Five (5) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.

  5. Five (5) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.

  6. Two (2) years of professional experience conducting analysis and review of clinical and psychiatric consultations.

  7. Two (2) years of professional experience recommending changes to treatment plans for improving/enhancing services to patients.

  8. Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in Psychiatry.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

  2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

  3. Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.

  4. Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.

  5. 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.

  6. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

  7. Requires the ability to walk and stand for significance period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.

  8. Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.

  9. Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certifications.

  10. Requires the ability to testify in court.

  11. Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.

  12. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm 

Medical Director's Office
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123 

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Facility-Wide
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 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 & part-time 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)

  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. 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.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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

Date Posted
05/21/2025
Job Reference
40462-en_US
Organization
State of Illinois
Location
Elgin, IL 60120
Category
Executive
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