Psychiatry Hospital Based job located in Illinois

Multiple Locations Available:
Chester ($170/hr), Elgin ($155/hr), Springfield ($155/hr), Park Forest ($160/hr) - Illinois

Contract 1 year; possibility to extend 10 years

Monday-Friday 40 hours a week

Flexible on daily hours as long as it allows for attendance to all required meetings

Seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physical and Surgeon License with a specialty in Psychiatry. Board Certification is required to provide medical leadership and oversight of the psychiatry services provided in Springfield, Illinois. We strive to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership:

• Lead and support clinical staff across disciplines.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, patient-centered care programs.
• Provide expert input on complex cases and individualized treatment plans.

Medical & Behavioral Health Oversight:

• Supervise psychiatric care, medication management, and crisis interventions.
• Ensure quality in MAT, mental health, and dual diagnosis treatment.
• Monitor care outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF).
• Lead internal audits and quality improvement efforts.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work cross-functionally with facility leadership and care teams.
• Educate and support patients and families.
• Coordinate care with external providers.

Staff Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and train clinical staff.
• Facilitate ongoing education and team development.

Administration:

• Contribute to budget planning, strategic initiatives, and documentation standards.
• Support growth and responsiveness to patient needs.

Crisis Management:

• Lead response efforts during emergencies and psychiatric crises.
• Implement and oversee safety protocols and de-escalation procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Illinois medical license and ABMS certification (or equivalent) in psychiatry
• 3+ years in medical program administration (planning, directing, evaluating)

Preferred:

2+ years in each of the following:

• Coordinating multidisciplinary health services
• Managing and evaluating medical care delivery
• Supervising medical staff
• Recommending service program changes
• Providing technical training/support
• Communicating with stakeholders
• Conducting quality assurance assessments
  Practicing psychiatry, reporting incidents

Conditions:

• On-call availability (after hours/weekends/holidays)
• Travel required
• Must hold DEA registration, Illinois Controlled Substance License, and Illinois Physician & Surgeon License

Working Hours

• Monday-Friday 40 hours a week

Skills

• 3+ years in medical program administration
• Experience in supervision, training, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary team coordination
• Strong leadership and communication skills