CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST - PSYCHIATRY

Job Description - CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST - PSYCHIATRY (00139128)

Job Description

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST - PSYCHIATRY

Job Number:

00139128

Job Posting

: Jun 17, 2026, 5:46:12 AM

Closing Date

: Jul 17, 2026, 10:29:00 AM Full-time

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Collective Bargaining Unit: SEIU 20 STROGER-CORE KP DRSNone Posting Salary: COMPETITIVE

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems

Department: Psychiatry

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email (CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST - PSYCHIATRY (ID: 00139128). An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Department of Psychiatry Chair and the Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Division Chair, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessment and management of patients with co-morbid medical disease and behavioral problems. Provides initial psychiatric consultations in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings throughout Cook County Health (CCH). Provides ongoing medication management to patients in outpatient psychiatry clinics and to patients in John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JSH) including Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) as needed.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides general psychiatric assessments to referred patients and ongoing medication management to these patients.
• Provides assessment of children in terms of psychopathology, development, culture, and family. Work with each child in context of his/her family unit. Provide additional clinical service to disorders that span from childhood to adulthood (including mental retardation, ADHD, and mood disorders).
• Provides education to patients, families, students, medical residents and clinic staff regarding mental health screening and treatment within a medical practice.
• Provides clinical guidance to non-physician clinical staff members and team.
• Documents all encounters with patients in medical record and communicate diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff. Report any suspected child abuse or neglect (in accordance with Illinois State law, CCH' Child Abuse and Neglect policies, and CCH Child Protective Services' procedures).
• Maintains active licensure with the State of Illinois and active credentials with CCH and JTDC. Maintain active board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and active subspecialty certification in the area of Child Psychiatry.
• Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees. Participate in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities. Engage in Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation within the Department.
• Provides psychiatric consultation and care to all CCH sites, including JSH and JTDC. Primary site is anticipated to be JSH.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and professional development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned and within the scope of practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited program is required

• Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain physician license two prior to stating employment is required

• Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment is required

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or must obtain Board Certification within two (2) years of starting this employment is required

• Completion of a General Psychiatry Residency is required

• Completion of child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship from accredited program is required

• Experience and knowledge with gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, SES, substance abuse and medical issues of the treatment population served is required

• Experience providing emergency and inpatient psychiatric consultations to medically ill patients is required

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required

• Must be able to travel to CCH work sites is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of all applicable departmental, Cook County, state, and federal regulations regarding patient care.
• Knowledge of age-specific and culture-specific differences in the target population, including physiological, psychological, cultural, and developmental differences in each group.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels
• of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Skills in teaching and supervising psychiatry medical students.
• Strong organizational skills to manage large volume of patients and referrals.
• Ability to work independently, be able to prioritize, and manage time.
• Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Ability to provide clear and concise documentation regarding patients and to maintain this information in a confidential manner.
• Facilitation of teamwork and collaborative interaction between clinical staff and other practice personnel.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all staff, trainees, and patients at all times.
• Ability to physically perform in terms of physical movements, vision, hearing, and speech as outlined in Physical Job Description for Department of Psychiatry staff

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position .

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

• Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States'' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc., no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications, and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing, or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER