Cook County Health
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST - PSYCHIATRY
Cook County Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Psychiatry
Department: Psychiatry
Contact: mdrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
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.
Provides assessment of children in terms of psychopathology, development, culture, and family; works with each child in context of his/her family unit. Provides 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 communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff. Reports 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. Maintains active board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and active subspecialty certification in child psychiatry.
Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees. Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities. Engages in ongoing provider performance evaluation within the Department.
Provides psychiatric consultation and care to all CCH sites, including JSH and JT. 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.
Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain physician license prior to stating employment.
Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license within two weeks prior to starting employment.
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 years of starting this employment.
Completion of a general psychiatry residency.
Completion of a child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship from an accredited program.
Experience and knowledge with gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, SES, substance abuse and medical issues of the treatment population served.
Experience providing emergency and inpatient psychiatric consultations to medically ill patients.
Current CPR certification.
Must be able to travel to CCH work sites. \ 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 the job as outlined in the Physical Job Description for Department of Psychiatry staff.
Veteran Preference
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, and attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (or a valid state ID or driver’s license identifying the holder as a Veteran) at the time of filing.
Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical and pre‑employment drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer Cook County Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Posting: Nov 14, 2025, 12:30:32 PM
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Health Care Provider; Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.
Location: Orland Park, IL; Recruiter: Cook County Health.
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Contact: mdrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
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.
Provides assessment of children in terms of psychopathology, development, culture, and family; works with each child in context of his/her family unit. Provides 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 communicates diagnoses and treatment recommendations to appropriate medical staff. Reports 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. Maintains active board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and active subspecialty certification in child psychiatry.
Attends required meetings and participates in assigned committees. Participates in necessary peer review and quality assurance activities. Engages in ongoing provider performance evaluation within the Department.
Provides psychiatric consultation and care to all CCH sites, including JSH and JT. 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.
Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain physician license prior to stating employment.
Illinois and Federal controlled substance license or eligibility to obtain license within two weeks prior to starting employment.
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 years of starting this employment.
Completion of a general psychiatry residency.
Completion of a child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship from an accredited program.
Experience and knowledge with gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, SES, substance abuse and medical issues of the treatment population served.
Experience providing emergency and inpatient psychiatric consultations to medically ill patients.
Current CPR certification.
Must be able to travel to CCH work sites. \ 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 the job as outlined in the Physical Job Description for Department of Psychiatry staff.
Veteran Preference
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, and attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (or a valid state ID or driver’s license identifying the holder as a Veteran) at the time of filing.
Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable state ID card or driver’s license at time of interview.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical and pre‑employment drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer Cook County Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Posting: Nov 14, 2025, 12:30:32 PM
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Health Care Provider; Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.
Location: Orland Park, IL; Recruiter: Cook County Health.
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