Psychiatrist - PCBH

Overview

The Psychiatrist is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health Team who provides Child and 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.

Northern Suburb of Chicago

• 24 hours a week if you need limited work hours.
• Opportunities for growth within the Lake County Health Department.
• Cost of living increases per year.
• Federal Tort Claims Act (Full Liability and Tail Coverage).
• Top 6 percent of 2,864 local health departments nationwide by population served, financing and workforce.

• Local Schools: Libertyville High School, Lake Forest, Carmel, Highland Park, Warren School District, etc.
• Elementary Schools
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  Copeland Manor, Oak Grove, Adler Park, Butterfield, Warren School District, etc.
• Recreation/Malls: Gurnee Mills, Hawthorn Mall, Six Flags.
• Environment: Slow pace, wonderful park(s) for family (Independence Grove).
• Downtime: Quaint downtown with many small business eateries to lounge and relax.
• Surrounding communities
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  Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Mundelein, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa, Green Oaks, Mettawa, etc.

• Graduation from an LCME-accredited or ECFMG-accredited medical school is required.
• Minimum of four years of Graduate Medical Education in a psychiatric residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required.
• Board eligible within two 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 is 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 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 Administration (DEA) is required.

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 la

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. 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.