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Physician Specialist Option B (Internal Medicine)

Illinois Department of Human Services
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Job Requisition ID: 52623 

Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION B - 32222  
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Internal Medicine 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $14,626 - $21,012 per month ($175,512 - $252,144 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physical Specialist, Option B for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as primary care physician on a secure forensic unit. Provides medical care and treatment to patients and employees of the facility. Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. Participates actively on medical staff committees.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as primary care physician for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center on a secure forensic unit.
  • Provides consultation to the psychiatrists. 
  • Participates actively on medical staff committees. 
  • Provides evaluation and treatment for injured employees. 
  • Participates in all Department of Human Services and Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center 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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of Internal Medicine. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of medical care and treatment for individuals with mental illness.
  • One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
  • One (1) year of professional experience conducting physical exams of individuals.
  • One (1) year of professional experience identifying the most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
  • One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  • One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports. 

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 Elizabeth Packard 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.

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

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Medical Services 

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services