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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

•DHS in

Hines, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Requisition ID:

55583

Opening Date:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

09/29/2026 ​

Agency:

Department of Human Services Class Title:

PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPTION D

(32224)

Skill Option:

Special License

•IL License to Practice Medicine

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Psychiatry & Neurology Bilingual Option:

Spanish Salary:

Anticipated Salary:

(Eff 7/1/26) $18,908

•$25,340/month ($226,896

•$304,080/year) +

Bilingual Pay Job Type:

Salaried Category:

Full Time County:

Cook Number of Vacancies:

2

Work Hours:

8:00 am

•4:00 pm Monday

•Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location:

1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Madden Mental Health Center Clinical Services Work County:

Cook To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/55583/ Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option D for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serve as a staff psychiatrist. Clinically directs a caseload on an assigned inpatient pavilion on an assigned shift serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion. Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion. 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 in court. Attends and participates in all mandatory training. Essential Functions Serves as a staff psychiatrist, clinically directs a caseload on an assigned inpatient pavilion on an assigned shift serving patients living on an assigned inpatient pavilion. Provides treatment to a caseload of patients on the assigned pavilion. 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 in court. Attends and participates in all mandatory training. 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 American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry. Requires ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial level. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a 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 comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients. One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment option 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 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 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.

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