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# Adult Psychiatrist | Downtown Chicago | $45,000 Sign-On Bonus | Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Program

- **Company:** Eating Recovery Center
- **Location:** North Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $280,000 - $320,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Hospital Information Systems
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a0bd34fe-a9f5-4733-8cf5-368b5b3f87f1/adult-psychiatrist-downtown-chicago-signon-bonus-pathlight-mood-anxiety-program

## About the Role

* 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 certifications for this position must remain current
 * Knowledge of regulatory body requirements, including Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulations

## Description

* 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

Essential Duties 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

Leadership & Professional Expectations

 * 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

On-Call Expectations

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