Physician / Psychiatry / Illinois / Locum tenens / Immediate Psychiatrist Opportunity Near Chicago Job
Annashae Consulting & Staffing
Chicago, IL, 60290, USA
Chicago, IL, 60290, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- psychiatrist job Illinois
- locum tenens psychiatry
- mental health services
This position is for a Psychiatrist to provide mental health services at a facility near Chicago with flexible, short- and long-term locum tenens contracts. The role involves patient evaluation, medication management, documentation, progress reporting, and collaboration with hospital committees. Candidates must hold current Illinois medical licensing and DEA certification, with responsibilities including psychiatric assessments, court testimonies, and participation in continuing education.
Annashae is looking for Psychiatrists to provide services at facility near Chicago. Benefits- Flexible, Short and Long-term contracts based on your availability- Competitive compensation- Travel-related expenses covered- Medical malpractice insurance providedHours- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (Negotiable)- Flexible Scheduling (Call with your Availability)Qualifications- Current Illinois Medical license- Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate- Current DEA certificateDuties- Documentation of reasons for medication changes;- Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapyFitness Status (90 days)- Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility- Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month- Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.- Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)- Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed- Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)- Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.- Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.- Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required- Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care- Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.- Participate in hospital's peer review program.




