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Overview

Our Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services serves our community through providing direct patient care as well as overseeing the psychiatry providers and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers, including provider recruitment, development and retention, scheduling, establishment and achievement of productivity benchmarks, quality improvement, clinical direction and risk management to ensure quality and cost-effective care. 

Essential Functions

  • Reporting directly to the Director of Behavioral Health this position oversees psychiatric services and serves as the medical advisor for the department’s behavioral health services.
  • Develops vision for the clinical activities to improve the health outcomes, obtain quality incentives and shared savings, and create innovative clinical models of of care.
  • Oversees the achievement of productivity standards and is responsible for working with the providers and clinical leadership to ensure that performance expectations are understood and met. 
  • Monitors performance management data for areas of responsibility and assures the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and projects.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Behavioral Health, is responsible for hiring the psychiatric Provider staff (including physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants) and ensuring that each
  • Works to meet the Health Department’s mission.
  • Provides clinical and administrative supervision of staff under the Director's direction, including completion of evaluations.

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours a week

  • Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
  • 40% clinical and 60% administrative time, though distribution may change based on changing needs

Job Requirements

  • Requires completion of a residency program. 
  • Must be at least Board Eligible in Psychiatry, board certification is preferred. 
  • Requires Illinois license to practice as a physician. 
  • Three years of senior-level/director-level management experience preferred. 
  • Demonstrated experience as a strategist. Be able to set priorities, establish clear (and high) expectations and execute identified strategies.

Misc Benefits

  • Health Insurance
    • Medical
    • Health Savings Account
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
    • Dental 
    • Vision
    • Medical Opt-Out Payment
    • Retirement plan
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Protection Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness
  • Employee Immunizations
  • Paid Time Off
    • Holidays
    • Annual Paid Vacation
    • Paid Sick & Personal Leave
    • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Growth
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Student Loan Repayment through National Health Service Corps
  • A Secure Future
    • IMRF Pension Plan
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Life Insurance
    • Bright Start College Savings Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Transit Benefits

Community Description

Community Overview: As a community, Waukegan's neighborhoods, schools, scenic lakefront, award- winning parks and golf courses, as well as thriving arts community are sure to enrich the lives of you and your family. You'll the find the perfect space to reconnect with your family in Lake County, Illinois. Experience 13-heart pounding roller coasters for the thrill-seekers at Six Flags Great America. Step back in time and view over 100 military vehicles from WWI to present day at Russell Military Museum.

Nearest Metro: Chicago - 45 minutes

Community Population: 87,901

Schools: Public; Private; Colleges; University

Student Loan Forgiveness

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, such as the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.