The Flex/PRN Physician is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health Addiction Programs, which provides direct medical clinical care of residential clients, including ordering of lab tests, completing physicals, counseling of patients, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medication and MAT. Works primarily with residential clients receiving substance use rehabilitation and withdrawal management, as well as crisis services. Coordinates care with the program's psychiatric provider and works in conjunction with the team of RNs, LPNs, and Counselors.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates clients regarding their treatment needs related to addictions and withdrawal management, manages medical aspects of addictions and withdrawal management, and prescribes medication when appropriate.
- Performs addictions-related psychiatric or medical evaluations, as requested by other staff members, for purposes of diagnosis and for treatment planning.
- Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.
- Consults with staff regarding clients not necessarily seen directly by the physician. This will include, but is not limited to, cases in which medical or psychiatric supervision is necessary for insurance purposes.
Education/Qualifications
- Requires graduation from an accredited school of medicine, the completion of one year of residency (internship) in an approved program, and medical license in the State of Illinois. A completed residency in an approved program in a relevant specialty, with Board eligibility is preferred.
- Post residency experience in Primary Care and Addiction experience is preferred.
- Ability to work on weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary
- Current active license from the State of Illinois as a Physician; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of Illinois license following within six months of initial application date for endorsement.
- Current active and unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) from the State of Illinois
- Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- DATA 2000 Waiver from the DEA.
About Lake County Health Department
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.