Contract Psychiatry: General Job in Chester, Illinois
This general psychiatry opening in Chester, Illinois is offered as a contract position. In this arrangement, you would be engaged as an independent contractor rather than an employee, typically paid under a defined agreement covering term, schedule, and rate. Contractors generally manage their own benefits, retirement, and tax withholding, and malpractice terms vary by agreement — this structure can offer more flexibility and often more favorable rates in exchange for fewer employer-provided benefits.
The financial offering for this role is listed as Open, with compensation structured under an income guarantee/straight employment model. There is no ED call requirement and no patient call rotation associated with this position.
- Board certification accepted: Board Certified, Board Eligible, or Board Ineligible
- Medical training: Allopathic (MD), from either American medical schools or foreign medical schools
- Work authorization: US Citizen
- Experience level: Recently Trained, Experienced, or Very Experienced candidates considered
The surrounding community ranges from smaller towns to larger metropolitan areas, spanning population sizes from roughly 25,000 up to 500,000 or more, depending on the specific location associated with this listing.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
- Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: Yes
- Structure of Position: Contract
- Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
- Expected Patient Call Coverage: No call
- Expected ER Call Coverage: No call
Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Menard Correctional Center, in Menard, IL. We’re proud to offer our providers an extremely competitive benefits package including: Company-paid medical malpractice insurance Generous company-paid CME allowance with paid time off to attend No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice Steady income with no need to look for new patients Annual review with performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION SUMMARY The Psychiatrist, licensed in the state of assignment, will be under the supervision of the Medical Director. They are responsible for providing consultation, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment to inmates at the correctional facility. The proper candidate will work effectively with patients, patient families as appropriate, dental staff, and medical and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, laboratory) and consulting physicians and dentist, etc. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide onsite psychiatrist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical or clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. Screening of inmates prior to community correctional facility placement and evaluation of inmates for possible transfer to a psychiatric treatment facility. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatient Mental Health Unit, to include assessment and diagnostic, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred by the Mental Health Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow-up. Other duties as required and/or assigned. The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. LICENSING: Current state MD license CERTIFICATION: Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred Current CPR certification EDUCATION: Medical degree; internships/residency in Psychiatry PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Correctional experience preferred EOE/M/F/D/V
- Structure of Financial Support: Income Guarantee, Straight Employment
- Financial Offering: Open
- Compensation Range: $212,530 - $392,169 per year
- Relocation Allowance: Negotiable
- Signing Bonus: Negotiable
- Stipends: Negotiable
- Student Loan Assistance: Negotiable
- Practice State: Illinois
- Practice City: Chester
- Community Size: 25,000 - 49,999, 50,000 - 99,999, 100,000 - 499,999, 500,000+
- Community Details: Registered Candidates Only
- Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
- Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD)
- Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible, Board Ineligible
- Work Status Requirements: US Citizen
- Preferred Experience Level: Recently Trained, Experienced, Very Experienced
- Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes
- Facility Type: Managed Services Organization
- Number of Providers:
- Number of Employees:
- Managed Services Organization: Wexford Health Sources
