PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D

Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHYSICIAN SPEC OPTION D - 32224 
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $17,575-$23,553/month ($210,900-$282,636/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
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  42506

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving individuals at the Shapiro Center.  Conducts psychiatric evaluations of individuals including those requiring confirmation of dual diagnoses. Orders and interprets lab tests. Develops and implements treatment plans. Attends treatment team meetings. Advises team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted individuals.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving individuals at the Shapiro Center.
• Provides treatment to a caseload of individuals at the pavilion.
• Attends treatment team meetings.
• Conducts quality assurance checks associated in the use of restraints, assessment of injuries, behavior modification programs, etc.
• Provides specialized medical consultative in the area of psychiatry or other physicians and department administrators.
• Assists in coordinating services associated with the clinical services division of Shapiro, including the provision of outpatient services and supports for individuals who reside in community settings or other state operated settings.
• Signs certificates for involuntary individual admissions and testifies in court.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
• Requires Ame