Physician Specialist OPT D (Option 18 - Psychiatry & Neurology)

Job description

Physician Specialist OPT D (Option 18 - Psychiatry & Neurology)
Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123
Job Requisition ID: 40479
Agency : Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time: 01/03/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $17,575 - $24,618 per month ($210,900 - $295,416 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

Posting Identification Number 40479

Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist, Option D for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to practice as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Maintains compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification standards and Joint Commission accreditation standards. As a medical specialist, conducts patient evaluations, orders and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and psychometric procedures. Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony. Participates in medical committees. Maintains compliance of Department and Center rules, policies, and procedures.

Job Responsibilities
1. As an Illinois licensed physician, practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients.
2. Completes psychiatric documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner, including but not limited to initial psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, progress notes, etc.
3. Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.
4. Serves as an active and contributing member on assigned medical committees.
5. Attends ongoing education programs, workshops, mandatory and optional in-service programs, and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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