LOCATION: JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL

PSYCHIATRY

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Psychiatry Department Chair and the Ambulatory Adult Division Chief, the Psychiatrist provides psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid medical disease and mental illness. The incumbent provides initial psychiatric consultations, including but not limited to ongoing medication management in the outpatient settings in Cook County (CCH).

Typical Duties

• Provides general psychiatric assessment to referred patients in the Ambulatory Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic.
• Provides ongoing medication management to these patients.
• Provides direct patient care to medically-ill patients in the Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic to ensure safety, evaluate need for further hospitalization, and provide appropriate pharmacotherapy.
• Provides education to patients, students, medical residents and clinic staff regarding mental health screening and treatment within a medical practice.
• Documents all encounters with patients in medical record and communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff.
• Reports any cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with State of Illinois Law and CCH Policies.
• Refers patients to appropriate psychiatric, medical and social services.
• Maintains active licensure with the State of Illinois, active credentials with Cook County Health, and active board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Engages in Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation within the Department.
• Attends required meetings, participates in assigned committees, and completes routine duties (on call duties) assigned.
• Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities.
• Provides periods of coverage for other psychiatrists in different settings within the system (primarily in the Stroger inpatient and emergency settings), as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited General Psychiatry Residency Program
• Active Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or ability to obtain two (2) weeks prior to starting employment
• Active Illinois physician and surgeon license or ability to obtain two (2) weeks prior to starting employment
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Must meet requirements for staff privileges granted by the Executive Medical Staff of John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Medication Assisted Treatment
• Prior experience in Telepsychiatry
• Bilingual
• Certification in addiction medicine

• Specific knowledge and/or experience with gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, SES, substance abuse and medical issues of the treatment population served.
• Knowledge of all applicable departmental, Cook County, state, and federal regulations regarding patient care.
• Skills in teaching and supervising psychology trainees in psychiatric assessment, psychotherapeutic methods, and psychological testing.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage large volume of patients and referrals.
• Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all staff, trainees, and patients at all times.
• Ability to physically perform in terms of physical movements, vision, hearing, and speech
• Ability to work independently, be able to prioritize, and manage time.
• Willingness to provide psychiatric consultation and care to all Cook County Health & Hospitals System sites, including Stroger Hospital, Oak Forest Hospital, and Provident Hospital campuses.
• Willingness and ability to provide brief periods of coverage for other psychiatrists in different settings within the system (primarily in the Stroger inpatient and emergency settings).

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)