PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT C

Job Requisition ID: 43177 

Opening Date: 11/27/2024
 Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION C - 32223 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $15,706 - $21,570 per month ($188,472 - $258,840 per year)prorated for part-time
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Part Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

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  43177

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option C for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois. As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients on an assigned shift. Conducts examinations, makes diagnoses and treats patients. Serves as a member of the treatment team. Answers calls for emergencies. Performs and writes psychiatric evaluations, Evaluates, prepares and attends court testimony.

Essential Functions

• As a non-administrative Illinois licensed Physician, provides a full range of psychiatric/medical assessments and treatments to patients on an assigned shift.
• Makes periodic and direct evaluation of patient’s general and psychiatric progress and response to treatment and documents same in the medical record, writes physician’s orders.
• Serves as a member of the treatment team and as a treatment team leader, coordinates the development of patient treatment plans i.e., review and evaluation of patient’s treatment, discharge planning and milieu recommendations.
• Obtains and maintains membership of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Medi