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Medical Director - # 45758

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chester, Illinois, 62233

Job Requisition ID: 45758

Opening Date: 07/07/2025

Closing Date: 08/01/2025

Posting ID: 45758

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

Job Type: Salaried Full Time 

County: Randolph

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

 

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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.

 

Posting Identification Number 45758

 

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 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 Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture, safety, recovery, efficiency and quality.

 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Medical Director for Chester Mental Health Center.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor.
  • Develops, plans for and monitors implementation of ancillary medical services, including dentistry, optometry, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and all contractual medical services.
  • Directs, designs and implements policies, procedures and verifies compliance with all accrediting regulatory agents.
  • Provides psychiatry services by examining, treating and monitoring individual patients’ medical needs.
  • 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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.
  • Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and  evaluating a medical/clinical program.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background checks.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  • 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 Chester Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.  
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties and testify in court.
  • 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 serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends and holidays in case of emergency. 
  • Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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

 

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to serve on-call, after business hours, weekends and holidays.

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

3. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

4. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

6. 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:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch 
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542 

Division of Mental Health

Chester Mental Health Center

Medical Support
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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