Job Summary
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist
Location: Near Sparta, IL
Compensation Rate: $220 per hour
Shifts/Options: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (No weekends, no holidays, no after-hours on-call; possibility of 4 / 10-hour shifts)
Facility Type: Hospital, Forensic / Civil Mental Health Center
Average Caseload: 30 patients per week
Total Beds/Units: 300 beds
Job Description:
We are seeking a Staff Psychiatrist for an opportunity near Sparta, IL, at a hospital serving a forensic and civil mental health population. The role is 100% onsite, with full-time hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There is potential for flexible scheduling, including 4 / 10-hour shifts. The psychiatrist will work with a caseload of 30 patients per week and provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including documentation of medication changes, monthly progress notes, psychiatric evaluations, fitness reports, and attending committee meetings.
Duties include performing psychiatric evaluations, reviewing seclusion and restraints, providing treatment plans, testifying in court, and participating in continuing education workshops. The psychiatrist will be responsible for leadership in managing patients' care and maintaining awareness of facility policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Current Illinois Medical License
- Current Illinois Controlled Substance Certificate
- Current DEA Certificate
- BC/BE in Psychiatry
- Experience working with psychiatric patients
Additional Info:
- The facility is a maximum-security, all-male hospital with low or non-existent incidents due to the high security
- Average weekly admissions: 5-7 per week
- Average weekly discharges: 5-7 per week
For more information or to apply, contact Veronica Limberios at [Register to View] or send a resume to [Register to View]