Adult Psychiatrist Assistance | PHP & RES | Chicago, IL

At Eating Recovery Center (ERC) and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of patients while working alongside a nationally recognized team dedicated to behavioral health excellence.

We are actively seeking Adult Psychiatrists to join our Downtown Chicago team
. This will be our PHP and RES setting. Whether you're an experienced psychiatrist or a recent graduate seeking specialized training, ERC offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions while providing life-changing care to patients across the continuum.

• $45,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Eating Disorder Fellowship Program available for all MD/DOs who join us

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Comprehensive Benefits Program

• CME Support & Professional Development

• Relocation Assistance Available

• Mission-Driven Organization with National Recognition

• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Care Model

• Opportunities to Teach, Mentor, and Support Trainees

Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals experiencing eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses and developing individualized treatment plans

• Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications

• Providing psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations

• Determining appropriate levels of care

• Advocating for patients within healthcare systems

• Obtaining medical histories and interpreting diagnostic testing

• Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals

Direct Patient Care

• Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine that prioritizes exceptional patient outcomes and experiences

• Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making in treatment

• Maintain timely access to care and support system-wide quality improvements

• Typical full-time patient volume averages 18-24 patients per week

• Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly

• Complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within established timelines

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records, charts, and case documentation

• Collaborate with leadership, physicians, clinical staff, family members, support persons, and referring providers

• Participate in treatment planning and communication with referring clinicians both inside and outside the organization

• Advocate for patients by supporting level-of-care determination and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize treatment duration and outcomes

• Communicate clinical information clearly, professionally, and effectively

• Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence

• Support organizational goals involving quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction

• Maintain departmental, regulatory, safety, and infection control standards

• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions

• Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development activities

• Evaluate personal performance and pursue opportunities for growth

• Participate in community education and physician outreach activities as requested

• Serve as a teacher, mentor, and clinical resource for trainees and staff members

• Receive and apply individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders

We believe in transparency regarding call responsibilities.

• Participate in the physician weekend call rotation

• Provide remote call coverage from home during assigned call periods

• Support clinical teams as needed for urgent psychiatric consultation and patient care needs

• Current physician staffing typically results in call responsibilities approximately five weekends per year

• Call responsibilities are shared equitably among the physician team to promote work-life balance

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completion of an Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training

• Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure

• BLS/CPR certifications, licensures, and registrations

• All…