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

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  04/28/2025
Closing Date/Time:  05/23/2025 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $24,063 - $26,063 per month ($288,756 - $312,756 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Cook 
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  40228

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 Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines Illinois, Cook County. Madden 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 the Medical Director with full responsibility for the administration of medical/clinical and psychiatric care services provided by licensed medical staff.

  2. Administratively responsible for all medical, psychiatric nursing, social service and psychological treatment provided to patients on all units of the Center.

  3. With approval of the Hospital Chief Executive Officer, establishes patient care standards for the entire facility, as well as, admission treatment and discharge policy.

  4. Serves as full-line supervisor.

  5. Provides consultation to the Hospital Chief Executive Officer on clinical matters and community agencies.

  6. Examines patients for certification under the Mental Health Code. Reviews all restraint and seclusion authorizations.

  7. Serves as an active high-ranking member of key facility management and treatment committees including the Hospital Executive Committee.

  8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the 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 three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program. 

Preferred Qualifications

  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 the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.

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

  3. Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Madden Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.

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

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

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

  7. Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.

  8. Requires the ability to testify in court.

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

  10. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

  11. 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:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141 

Division of Mental Health

Madden Mental Health Center

Clinical Services
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov  
Posting Group: Health Services; Leadership & Management; 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.

Term Appointment:

Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services’s discretion.

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
05/18/2025
Job Reference
40228-en_US
Organization
State of Illinois
Location
Hines, IL 60141
Category
Executive
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