About this role
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified adult psychiatrist to join the inpatient behavioral health team at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.
This position offers the opportunity to practice within a growing, physician-led behavioral health service supported by the resources of a nationally recognized health system. The ideal candidate values high-quality acute psychiatric care, interdisciplinary collaboration, a predictable daytime schedule, and the opportunity to help shape clinical quality and program development.
Position Highlights
Full-time, employed adult inpatient psychiatry positionPrimary clinical assignment to the adult inpatient psychiatric serviceMonday–Friday daytime scheduleEquitably shared weekend rounding rotationWeekend schedules established in advanceBehavioral health program with 48 inpatient beds across separate adult, geriatric, and child/adolescent servicesStrong interdisciplinary support from psychiatrists, behavioral health nurses, social workers, therapists and medical consultantsClose collaboration with emergency psychiatry, consult-liaison psychiatry, addiction medicine, PHP/IOP, and outpatient behavioral health servicesOpportunities to participate in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical operations, and behavioral health program developmentEpic electronic health record used throughout Northwestern MedicineCollegial and collaborative environmentWelcoming opportunity for both experienced psychiatrists and graduating residents or fellowsClinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults receiving inpatient psychiatric careLead daily interdisciplinary treatment-planning roundsDevelop and oversee individualized, evidence-based treatment plansProvide psychopharmacologic management, risk assessment, crisis stabilization, and discharge planningCollaborate with nursing, social work, therapy, hospital medicine, pharmacy, and other consulting servicesCoordinate safe and timely transitions of care with emergency, outpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and community-based servicesParticipate in initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical quality, length of stay, patient experience, and continuity of careContribute to a respectful, accountable, and collaborative team culture MD or DO degree from an accredited medical schoolBoard eligible or board certified in PsychiatryEligible for unrestricted medical licensure in IllinoisEligible for medical staff appointment at Northwestern MedicineCurrent or eligible DEA registrationStrong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to interdisciplinary teamworkCommitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and patient-centered care All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.
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