Medical Director- # 39333

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Joliet, IL, US, 60436

Job Requisition ID: 39333

Opening Date: 10/24/2024

Closing Date: 11/22/2024

Posting ID: 39333

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $24,063 - $26,063 per month ($288,756 - $312,756 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Will

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:  None

 

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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 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 Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center in Joliet, Illinois.

 

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) Medical Director with full responsibility for the administration of medical/clinical and psychiatric care services provided by licensed medical staff in the Mental Health (MH) units.
2. Serves as full-line supervisor.
3. Plans, administers, and evaluates the development and implementation of policies and directives and the recruitment and retention of medical staff personnel.
4. Serves as an active high-ranking member of key MH services management and treatment committees including the Hospital Executive Committee.
5. Consults and confers with a variety of outside sources on behalf of the facility and patients such as other medical facilities, Coroner's Office, other local, city and state agencies.
6. Serves as Chairperson of the JITC MH Medical Staff Organization.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program

 

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Three (3) 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. Three (3) 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.

 

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
3. Requires the possession of valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
4. Requires the possession of 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 Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) within 30 days of employment.
6. Requires the ability to work and be on call after business hours, weekends and holidays.
7. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
8. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

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

 

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Location: 2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436

Division of Mental Health

Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC)

Medical Services - Administration
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 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)

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

 

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