Psychiatrist - Adult Outpatient - Waukegan & Libertyville

The Psychiatrist is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health Team who provides Adult clinical care of clients, including evaluation, prescribing of medications as appropriate, development of treatment plans, and ordering of lab tests at one or more clinical facilities in the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. Current active license from the State of Illinois as a Physician ; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of the Illinois license following within six months of the initial application date for endorsement required.

Salary: $260,610.00 Annually
Location : Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 16443
Department: Health Department
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Salary Grade: Ungraded

General Description
The Psychiatrist is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health Team who provides Adult clinical care of clients, including evaluation, prescribing of medications as appropriate, development of treatment plans, and ordering of lab tests at one or more clinical facilities in the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. Provides psychiatric consultations as requested by LCHD/CHC staff and from other agencies.

Education/Requirements

• Graduation from an LCME-accredited or ECFMG-accredited medical school is required.
• Minimum of (4) four years of Graduate Medical Education in a psychiatric residency training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required.
• Board eligible within (2) years of hire, in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, or other board certification entity required.
• Current active license from the State of Illinois as a Physician; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of the Illinois license following within six months of the initial application date for endorsement required.
• Current active and unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) from the State of Illinois is required.
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is required.

Schedule: 40 hours a week (supports 2 locations)

• 3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan (3 days)
• 18698 W Peterson Rd, Libertyville (2 days)
• (1) one remote day at each location is permitted if preferred.

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

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 For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here:

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

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

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Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.
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