PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST - OPT C

at Department of Human Services in Hines, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option C for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serves as a staff psychiatrist. Clinically directs a caseload on an assigned inpatient pavilion and on an assigned shift. Ensures psychiatric treatment of patients meets standards of care. Evaluates assigned cases at intake. Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care. Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions. Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee. Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies in court. Attends and participates in all mandatory training. Essential Functions Serves as a staff psychiatrist serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion. Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion and on an assigned shift. Provides clinical direction to staff involved in direct care. Provides back-up coverage of other pavilions. Serves as a member of the medical committees, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review committee to provide psychiatric expertise in the areas of treatment, development, etc. Signs certificates for involuntary patient admissions and testifies To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account