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Physician Specialist - # 45604

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Hines, Illinois, 60141

Job Requisition ID: 45604

Opening Date: 06/24/2025

Closing Date: 07/22/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/2025) $13,417 - $18,555 per month ($161,004 - $222,660 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Cook 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063  

 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 45604

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option A for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serve as a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, practices Family Practice medicine and serves as a primary physician and clinically directs a caseload on an inpatient pavilion. Verifies treatment of patients meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at Intake; signs certificates for involuntary admission and testifies in court. Makes daily rounds. Provides back-up coverage. Serves as an active member of the medical committees.

 

Essential Functions

  • As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, practices Family Practice medicine and serves as a primary physician and clinically directs a caseload on an inpatient pavilion.
  • Makes daily rounds evaluating patients’ progress and treatment.
  • Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions and assessments at Intake.
  • Serves as an active member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee to provide expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc.
  • Attends and participates in all mandatory training.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
  • Requires completion of an approved residency in the position related medical specialty of Family Practice medicine.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and providing quality medical care to adult patients.
  • One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating adult individuals in accordance with best practices.
  • One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
  • One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.
  • One (1) year of professional experience treating adults with mental illness.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
  • Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
  • Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of the Madden Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.  
  • 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.
  • Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.
  • Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
  • Requires the ability to testify in court.
  • Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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

 

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 12:00am; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

Division of Mental Health

Madden Mental Health Center

Clinical Services – Physician Services
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

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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