MD/Psychiatry/Illinois/Physician/Psychiatry/Illinois/Psychiatrist
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Doctor/Physician
Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist
Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.
At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.
Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Stateville Correctional Center, in Crest Hill, IL.
Were proud to offer our providers an extremely competitive benefits package including:
-Company-paid medical malpractice insurance
-Generous company-paid CME allowance with paid time off to attend
-No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement
-No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice
-Steady income with no need to look for new patients
-Annual review with performance increase
-Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
-Paid holidays
-Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
-Dental and Vision insurance
-401(k) retirement saving plans
-Company-paid short-term disability
-Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY
The Psychiatrist, licensed in the state of assignment, will be under the supervision of the Medical Director. They are responsible for providing consultation, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment to inmates at the correctional facility. The proper candidate will work effectively with patients, patient families as appropriate, dental staff, and medical and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, laboratory) and consulting physicians and dentist, etc.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Provide onsite psychiatrist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical or clinical services staff.
-Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
-Screening of inmates prior to community correctional facility placement and evaluation of inmates for possible transfer to a psychiatric treatment facility.
-Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatient Mental Health Unit, to include assessment and diagnostic, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned.
-Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred by the Mental Health Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow-up.
-Other duties as required and/or assigned.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
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