Posted: 11-Mar-26
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 00138617
Job Posting: Mar 9, 2026, 4:14:06 PM
Closing Date: Apr 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Full-time
Collective Bargaining Unit: None
Posting Salary: MIN $413,411 MAX $597,552
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
The Chair of the Department of Psychiatry is responsible for direction and oversight of behavioral health services in the Cook County Health (CCH). This position maintains collaborative relationships with key health systems, community, city, and state stakeholders. This position includes administrative and quality responsibilities with a minimum 25% clinical effort. There is also opportunity for academic activity.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
- Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
- Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
- Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
- Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
- Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
- Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH systemic development and success
- Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
- Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
- Oversees, manages, and is responsible for the quality of behavioral health care in CCH including:
- Stroger Hospital -Inpatient and Emergency Department psychiatry consult services
- Provident Hospital -Inpatient and Emergency Department psychiatry consult services
- Juvenile Detention and Treatment Center -Contracted psychiatric services for juvenile detainees
- Cermak Health Service at Cook County Jail -Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for detainees
- Ambulatory & Community Health Network -Specialty outpatient psychiatric and addiction services. Collaborative support of medical home based behavioral health services.
- CORE Center - Specialty outpatient psychiatric and addiction services for patients receiving primary care
- Oversees and manages the Divisions of the Department including:
- Consult Liaison Psychiatry
- Emergency Psychiatry Services
- Adult Ambulatory Psychiatry Services
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Addiction Services
- Oversees educational activities of departmental personnel, including teaching and supervision of medical learners from multiple disciplines.
- Collaborates with the Office of Behavioral Health to develop to implement various initiatives.
- Delegates authority to appropriate departmental personnel for operation of the above services and activities.
- Oversees external funding of clinical and training activities of departmental personnel.
- Oversees and manages credentials of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, mental health technicians, addiction counselors, and other behavioral health personnel.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, neuropsychologists and health psychologists.
- Negotiates with and supervises contractors and vendors supplying clinical and other services to the Department and System.
- Maintains departmental accreditation as required by the various oversight and accreditation bodies.
- Builds a collegial and resilience culture within the Department, supporting high value behavioral health services, delivered by a multi-disciplinary team.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Chief Medical Officer
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent
- Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
- Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
- Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Five (5) years of post-residency clinical experience in a complex healthcare environment
- Three (3) years of administrative and management experience in a multi-faceted psychiatry department
- Must be able to communicate effectively with members of the community and with peers and personnel at all levels of a healthcare delivery organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Addiction Medicine
- Work experience serving a patient population similar to CCH
- Work experience in a public hospital or health system
- Record of scholarly achievement
- Demonstrated interest and success in obtaining local, state, or national funding for clinical services or training
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- 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
- Demonstrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with Cook County Health, 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 by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview”.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.