Psychiatry - Medical Director

Adelphi is seeking a licensed and experienced Medical Director to lead psychiatric and clinical operations at a facility in Union County, Illinois. The ideal candidate will oversee psychiatric and medical service quality, supervise clinical staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job Quick Facts

• Ref#: BD-1167 C-01
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatry - Medical Director
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Anna, Union County, Illinois
• Coverage Type: Onsite
• Service Setting: State Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Facility
• Schedule: 37.5 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus after-hours phone on-call
• Duration: 2-Year Contract

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABMS or equivalent)
• Active and unrestricted Illinois medical license
• Minimum three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience directing, planning, and evaluating a medical/clinical program
• Ability to supervise and coordinate staff and activities across multiple professional disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines
• Clean employment history verification
• Clean AMA/AOA profile check
• Clean OIG Medicare/Medicaid sanctions check
• TB (Mantoux) skin test prior to start, or proof of one within the last 90 days
• Familiarity with IDPH, Joint Commission (TJC), and CMS regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and medical leadership for all psychiatric services at the facility
• Supervise medical staff and maintain the overall quality of clinical care provided.
• Plan and implement medical treatment regimens, individual care programs, & facility services
• Develop and implement policies for individual care standards and medical ethics
• Monitor licensing and regulatory compliance
• Ensure regulatory readiness for all applicable bodies, including IDPH, TJC, and CMS
• Oversee performance, training/development opportunities, and monitoring of clinical staffing levels
• Monitor and manage overtime utilization among clinical staff
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident/patient records in accordance with HIPAA and state law