Substance Use Medical Director - Part-time or Full-time

Wheaton, IL Full Time|Part Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2024
We are excited to offer the opportunity to work as a Substance Use Medical Director in either a part-time or full-time capacity in our Behavioral Health Services department.  We have current availability to work at our Central Public Health Center, located in Wheaton, IL (up to full-time).  The position will provide up to two days of direct clinical care, and pre-established hours for administrative tasks (policy/procedure review and approvals).
 
This position also provides a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative project in our county. Targeted to open mid-year 2025, the Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) will provide our residents with immediate access to mental health and substance use care when experiencing a crisis. This position will assist with oversight and policy development for the CRC.
 
Can you say benefits?  Full-time positions receive a full DuPage County benefit package which includes 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation per year and paid sick time.  Depending on the hours worked, this is also a pension-eligible position and we are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Part-time employee's may be eligible for pro-rated holiday, vacation and personal days.
  • Provides direction and clinical supervision to assigned medical staff (APN’s)
  • Participates in processes for training medical staff
  • Provides clinical case consultation and regularly scheduled staffings with clinical team
  • Reviews data related to the provision of services and makes recommendations to improve efficiency and/or service delivery
  • Provides comprehensive evaluations and follow-up treatment
  • Maintains records of treatments according to agency and professional standards; per state requirements when required, reviews and sign-off on substance use evaluations to confirm diagnosis and patient placement as outlined within adopted regulations
  • Reviews and signs off on health screenings 
  • Orders labs or other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained; determines nature and extent of substance use disorders and formulates treatment plans
  • Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions
  • Develops and/or approves substance use-related standard operating procedures and standing orders
  • Participates in emergency activities as assigned
  • Provides back up to the Medical Officer, as requested and appropriate
  • Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification
Medical Degree from an accredited U.S. Medical or Osteopathic School (M.D. or D.O.) or Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification; successful completion of an Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited residency experience providing supervision and direction to staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
 
 This position requires an active Illinois Medical License; Valid Illinois Controlled Substance Certificate; Valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Certificate,

DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

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