Medical Director

Illinois Department of Human Services • Alton, IL • 23h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12866931

Agency:Department of Human Services

Work Location:Alton, Illinois, 62002

Opening Date: 7/15/2025

Closing Date: 8/11/2025

Salary:Anticipated Salary: \$24,063 - \$26,063 per month (\$288,756 - \$312,756 per year)

County:Madison

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV. 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.

Posting Identification Number: 45461

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physician and Surgeon license with a specialty in Psychiatry. Board Certification is required to provide medical leadership and oversight of the psychiatry services provided at the Alton Mental Health Center in Alton, Illinois. The Alton Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Essential Functions

Serves as the Medical Director for the Alton Mental Health Center.

Serves as full-line supervisor.

Plans, administers and evaluates the development and implementation

of policies and directives and the recruitment and retention of medical staff personnel.

Recruits, negotiates and selects outside vendors to provide

specialized medical services.

As a member of the Executive Council, participates in formulating

policies and procedures for the hospital.

Examines forensic (90%) and civil (10%) patients for certification

under the Mental Health Code.

Reviews all restraint and seclusion authorizations, discharge

summaries, unusual incident reports and other medical reports and correspondence for both forensic and civil patients.

Prescribes and directs administration of psycho-tropic medicines for

forensic and civil patients.

Secures work site for patient safety.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably

within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

Two (2) years of professional experience working with professional

health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medial health program.

Two (2) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the

delivery of medical care, treatment and services.

Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the

medical field as well as other medical professionals.

Two (2) years of professional experience recommending changes to

medical service programs.

Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical medical

training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.

Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both

internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.

Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality

assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.

Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician working with

concepts and practices in psychiatry medicine.

Two (2) years of professional experience investigating and reporting

on incidents.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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 the Alton mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.

Requires the abi

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