Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Chicago, IL, 60290, USA
- Healthcare
- psychiatrist
- mental health physician
- psychiatric care
A hospital in Chicago is seeking a full-time Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician with leadership experience to provide clinical oversight and direct psychiatric care to adults in crisis. The role involves supervising advanced practice registered nurses, consulting on complex cases, and managing psychiatric services within a recovery model unit. The position requires active Illinois licensure, DEA license, BLS certification, and experience with Cerner EMR, offering a one-year locum tenens assignment with a flexible weekday schedule.
Job Title: Specialty Psychiatrist / Medical Director
Location: On-site in Illinois
Type of Position: Locum Tenens
Start Date: 12/15/2024
Duration: 1 year
Schedule:
- Fulltime employment applicant
- inquiries ONLY
- Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible start/end times, with possibility to work shorter hours 6 days a week or substitute a weekday for a weekend day)
- No remote options available
Certifications Required:
- DEA
- Controlled Substance License
- BLS
Licensure:
- Active Illinois State License
Experience:
- 3+ years of clinical experience in psychiatry
- 2+ years of experience in leadership
Responsibilities:
- Supervise 5 APRNs
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure delivery of psychiatric care to patients in crisis
- Consult on complex cases and assist with patient care as needed
Patient Demographics:
- Adults 18+
- Acute mental health cases, crisis evaluations, psychological distress
- Screen patients in the ER and transfer to crisis center
Unit Details:
- 12-chair recovery model
- Uses Cerner EMR system
- 27 total staff between PMHNPs and psych nurses




