Psychiatric Medical Director (MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR III)
Company: Illinois Department of Human Services
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Agency : - - Department of Human Services - Posting ID:
-10-76-5353-27536 Opening Date: 05/18/222 Closing Date/Time: - -
06/15/2022 - Salary: - - Anticipated Salary: $16,667 - $22,836 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 an Illinois licensed
medical professional to provide psychiatry medical expertise for
civil patient admissions at our State Operated Psychiatric
Hospitals (SOPH). - This position, in conjunction with the SOPH
Administrator's, will clinically supervise Medical Directors,
Department physicians and staff assigned to inpatient civil unit
programs and cases. - As the State Mental Health Authority, the
Division is responsible for assuring that children, adolescents and
adults, throughout Illinois, have the availability of and access to
public-funded mental health services for those who are diagnosed
with a mental illness or emotional disturbance and an impaired
level of functioning based on a mental health assessment. Service
delivery in DMH is provided within five geographically organized
service Regions, through 162 community mental health
centers/agencies (called 'Providers'), 27 community hospitals with
psychiatric units and seven state-operated hospitals, the latter
containing both civil and forensic beds. Job Responsibilities
Serves as Psychiatric Medical Director for civil patient services.
Serves as full-line supervisor. Provides direct consultation and
supervision to civil unit psychiatric staff in state operated
inpatient programs regarding best practices and care for patients.
Provides psychiatric expertise to Medical Directors. Assists state
operated facility staff in coordinating continuing education
training relevant to clinical best practices. Provides input on
civil patient matters to Departmental strategic planning, block
grant planning and other departmental goal setting and plans.
Attends court hearings. Assists the Chief of Clinical Services.
Serves on behalf of the Chief of Clinical Services. Minimum
Qualifications Requires Illinois licensure to practice medicine and
completion of an approved residency in Psychiatry. Requires three
(3) years of substantive medical experience in clinical/medical
program direction, planning and evaluation at an administrative
level in a mental health setting. Preferred Qualifications (In
priority order) Three (3) years professional experience in
developing psychiatric facility policy and procedural guidelines.
Two (2) years professional experience supervising professional
staff including psychiatrists, primary care staff, physician
assistants, and/or nurse practitioners. Possess a valid Board
Certification in Psychiatry. Two (2) years professional experience
in the review and understanding of mental health codes, and various
accreditation and certification bodies to develop facility policy
and procedure. Three (3) years psychiatric experience in attending
court hearings, testifying for civil admission hearings,
petitioning for involuntary medication, and consulting with the
legal community regarding medical legal issues. As a physician, has
one -(1) year of experience in collaborating with community
agencies, state universities, medical centers and other state
agencies regarding healthcare delivery initiatives or research.
Three (3) years professional experience interacting with and
communicating clearly and tactfully with a wide range of
individuals, that may include state agency officials, court
officials, correctional and detention facility officials, community
service providers, advocacy group leadership, legislators, and/or
members of the media. Two (2) years professional experience in
coordinating continuing education training for physicians,
physician assistants, and/or nurse practitioners. Conditions of
Employment Requires ability to travel. Requires the ability to meet
all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance. Work
Hours: - - Mon - Fri - 8:30am - 5:00pm - Work Location: Madden
Mental Health Center 1200 S First Ave, Hines, IL 60141 Agency
Contact: - - - Job Function: - Social Services;
Administration/Management; Health Services - - About the Agency
IDHS' 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.
Keywords: Illinois Department of Human Services, Des Plaines , Psychiatric Medical Director (MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR III), Executive , Des Plaines, Illinois
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