Psychiatrist - Adult Outpatient - Waukegan and Libertyville

Psychiatrist - Adult Outpatient - Waukegan and Libertyville

Salary

$125.29 Hourly

Location

Waukegan, IL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

15993

Department

Health Department

Division

Behavioral Health

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Salary Grade

Ungraded

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General Description

The Psychiatrist is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health team who is responsible for providing Adult Outpatient psychiatric services to clinical clients. Provides psychiatric consultations as requested by LCHD/CHC staff and other agencies.

Schedule: 32 hours a week

• Hours based on the needs of the clinic.
• Servicing 2 clinics (Waukegan & Libertyville)

Essential Functions

• Evaluates clients regarding their need for psychotropic medication and prescribes medication when appropriate.
• Performs psychiatric evaluations, as requested by other staff members, for purposes of diagnosis and for treatment planning.
• Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.
• Consults with staff regarding clients not necessarily seen directly by the psychiatrist. This will include, but is not limited to, cases in which psychiatric supervision is necessary for insurance purposes.
• Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
• Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment.
• Focuses on client empowerment in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs.
• Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
• Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
• Must meet minimum productivity expectations.
• Maintains an awareness of and professional involvement/collaboration with community resources.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Requires graduation from an approved medical school and
• (3) Three-years psychiatric residency training in a program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Medical Association.
• Licensed by the State of Illinois as an Physician, or
• Have a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of Illinois license following within six months of initial application date for endorsement, and
• Board (ABPN) eligible or certified in psychiatry
• Physicians hired after 2002, who are board eligible, will become certified within 3 years of hire/appointment.

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department/p/benefits.

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Do you possess an active license in the State of Illinois as an MD/Psychiatrist?

• Yes
• No

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Have you, as a Provider, ever opted out of the Medicare program?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with any (EMR) Electronic Medical Records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.

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What is your level of experience and comfort with computers?

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• Expert

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Do you have a current and valid drivers license and automobile insurance?

• Yes
• No

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What are your benefits and salary expectations?

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Employer Lake County

Department Health Department Address 3010 Grand Avenue

Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Phone 847-377-8000

Website https://www.lakecountyil.gov/148/Health-Department-Community-Health-Cente