Medical Director

Job Requisition ID:50090Opening Date: 10/28/2025Closing Date: 11/25/2025Agency:Department of Human ServicesClass Title:MEDICAL ADM II OPT D - 26403Skill Option:Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & NeurologyBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated Salary: $25816 - $27092 per month ($309792 - $325104 per year)Job Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty: RandolphNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code:NoneMerit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.Why Work for IllinoisWorking with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 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 Chester Mental Health Center in Chester Illinois. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture safety recovery efficiency and quality. Essential Functions Serves as Medical Director for Chester Mental Health Center.Serves as full-line supervisor.Develops plans for and monitors implementation of ancillary medical services including dentistry optometry Electroencephalogram (EEG) and all contractual medical services. Directs designs and implements policies procedures and verifies compliance with all accrediting regulatory agents. Provides psychiatry services by examining treating and monitoring individual patients medical needs. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the 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 three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program.Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience working with professional health services disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical 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 Chester Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties and testify in court.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 serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours weekends and holidays in case of emergency.Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunchWork Location:1315 Lehmen Dr Chester Illinois 62233-2542Division of Mental HealthChester Mental HealthMedical SupportAgency Contact:Posting Group:Health Services; Leadership & Management; Social ServicesAbout the AgencyThe Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services supports programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity Equity Community Urgency Transparency and Kindness.Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Servicess discretion.As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:A Pension ProgramCompetitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance3 Paid Personal Business Days annually12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered yearsFlexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)12 Weeks Paid Parental LeaveDeferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement planOptional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibilityGI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans5% Salary Differential for Bilingual PositionsCommuter Savings Program (Chicago only)For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONSUse the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of in the blue ribbon.Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of in the blue ribbon. 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