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PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION B

Illinois Department of Human Services
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​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION B - 32222 
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 08/07/2025
Closing Date/Time: 09/04/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,070 - $19,345 per month ($168,840 - $232,140 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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  43397 

 

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option B for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to serve as a primary care physician. Clinically directs a caseload on an inpatient pavilion.  Verifies treatment of individuals meets standards of care.  Evaluates assigned cases at Intake.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as primary care physician serving patients living on an assigned pavilion.
  • Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care.
  • Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions and assessments at Intake.
  • Serves as a 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 assigned or required 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 specialty of Internal 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 patients in accordance with best practices.
  • One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
  • Two (2) years 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 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.
  • All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Various shifts, see below  

(1 vacancy) 4:00pm-12:00am, Wednesday-Sunday, Facility Wide, 30 minute unpaid lunch

(1 vacancy) 4:00pm-12:00am, Monday-Friday, Facility Wide, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141  

Division of Mental Health

Madden Mental Health

Clinical Services – Physician Services
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services