Physician Specialist

Job description

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Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Job Requisition ID: 53695
Location: Alton, Illinois, 62002
Opening Date: 8/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine - Psychiatry & Neurology
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $18,908-$26,486 per month ($226,896-$317,832 per year)
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 3

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Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. The incumbent will serve as a staff psychiatrist at the Alton Mental Health Center providing services to patients living in the Forensic Units who have been deemed to be Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and provide coverage for other units in the absence of their colleagues. Conducts examinations, makes diagnosis and treats patients. Serves as a member of the treatment team. Answers calls for emergencies. Performs and writes psychiatric evaluations. Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.

Essential Functions
• Serves as a staff psychiatrist at the Alton Mental Health Center providing services to patients living in the Forensic Units who have been deemed to be Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UST).
• Serves as a member of the treatment team.
• Answers calls for emergencies, restraints, seclusions, injuries, and mediation for current patients.
• Performs and writes psychiatric evaluations and writes program notes.
• Evaluates, prepares, and attends court testimony regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients.
• One (1) year of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment option and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health
Medical Services – Forensic Services
Work County: Madison
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Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services