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Illinois Department of Human Services·Elgin Mental Health Center · Elgin, IL

Physician Specialist - OPT D

PhysicianFull timeMon–Fri · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Weekends · Full time
RequirementsBLS
Experience1+ years preferred
SourceIllinois Department of Human Services · posted Sep 17, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓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.
✓Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
✓Requires American Board Certification on the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.
✓Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
✓Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Certifications
✓Requires ability to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
✓Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
Qualifications
✓Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
✓Requires the ability to stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
✓Requires the ability to testify in court.
✓Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
✓Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.
✓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.
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports. preferred
Conditions of Employment preferred
All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Paid parental leave
✓Retirement plan
+Elgin Mental Health Center
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Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$227k – $318k/yr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓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.
✓Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License.
✓Requires American Board Certification on the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.
✓Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License.
✓Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration.
Certifications
✓Requires ability to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
✓Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification.
Qualifications
✓Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
✓Requires the ability to stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
✓Requires the ability to testify in court.
✓Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
✓Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions.
✓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.
One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. preferred
One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports. preferred
Conditions of Employment preferred
All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offPaid parental leaveRetirement plan

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About the role

As a primary physician specializing in the field of psychiatry, conducts evaluations, orders, and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and clinical procedures.

What you’ll do
As a primary physicianAs a primary physician specializing in the field of psychiatry, conducts evaluations, orders, and interprets laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic and clinical procedures
May participate in theMay participate in the staff development program for medical, nursing, and direct care personnel through classroom lectures and/or facility in-service training programs
Requires a valid StateRequires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License
Requires American Board CertificationRequires American Board Certification on the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry