Job description

Work Location: Hines, IL, US, 60141-7000

Job Requisition ID: 26234

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 5/04/2023

Closing Date: 6/01/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $23,000 - $24,953 per month

Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave Hines, IL 60141-7000

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

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

****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 (DMH) is seeking to hire a Statewide Medical Director providing oversight and responsibility for State Operated Psychiatric Facilities. The Statewide Medical Director for DMH will provide administrative and clinical direction and consultative medical services to clinical administrator’s and evaluate statewide clinical service programs for the Division of Mental Health. The Statewide Medical Director for the Division of Mental Health should possess an Illinois license to practice medicine and be board-certified psychiatrist. The Division of Mental Health ensures equitable access to a full continuum of preventive, supportive, and recovery-focused treatment resources that promote mental wellness for all people in Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Medical Director for the Division of Mental Health (DMH) with leadership and oversight responsibility for clinical and related staff at DMH State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals.

2. Organize the goals and objectives for statewide psychiatric clinical services by issuing clinical directives, establishing protocols, and evaluating progress towards those goal and objectives.

3. Plans, evaluates and confirms the appropriate use of resources available within mental health hospitals and all clinical services, verifying those resources (i.e. budget management, personnel management, budget analysis and preparation, program development and implementation) are used in accordance with division’s goals and objectives.

4. Serves as full-line supervisor.

5. Confers with the immediate supervisor, Associate Director, Bureau Chief and other top management staff to confirm the integration and coordination of clinical, administrative, labor relations, investigatory, fiscal/budget, personnel, community programs and functions needed to expedite the processing and resolution of issues and concerns as well as to enhance the overall clinical services for the division.

6. Stays abreast of new techniques and procedures in the clinical/medical field.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and completion of an approved residency in Psychiatry.

2. Requires four (4) years of substantive medical administrative experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning and evaluation.

3. Requires Board Certification in Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in a mental health administration setting.

2. Three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other medical Professionals.

3. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.

4. Three (3) years of professional experience providing clinical direction and consultative medical services to medical professionals for a public or private organization.

5. Three (3) years of professional experience performing qualify assurance assessments on medical services and treatment provided to patients and/or individuals.

6. Three (3) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs.

7. Seven (7) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices of psychiatry medicine.

8. Three (3) years of professional experience administering clinical service programs.

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 ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

4. Requires the ability to work and be on call after hours, on weekends and holidays.

5. Requires the ability to travel.

6. Requires Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License.

7. Requires an Illinois Controlled Substance License.

8. Requires an Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23,000.00 - $24,953.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess four (4) years of substantive medical administrative experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning, and evaluation?
• Do you possess an Illinois license to practice medicine and completion of an approved residency in Psychiatry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Board Certification in Psychiatry (Required)
• Illinois license to practice medicine (Required)

Work Location: In person

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