Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful applicant must agree to work under the strict guidelines of IL Department of Human Services Rules 132 and 140 and Rule 2060 for mental health and substance use services, respectively. Applicant must also work to meet the standards and requirements required by successful accreditation of the Center on Accreditation for Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF), including peer review sessions and an annual evaluation. Additionally, applicant will: • Provide psychiatric services for clients ages 7 years and older. • Provide in-person and/or tele-psychiatry services. • Be available for up to 40 hours/month of direct client services (specified days and hours to be determined within Monday - Friday). Fridays preferred. Candidates who would like to work up to 80 hours/month may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. • Cooperate in the insurance company credentialing process, including providing access for GCHD to serve as a billing entity. • Receive training from GCHD or Electronic Medical Software company on use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software. • Proficiently utilize EMR software and accompanying software features for prescriptions and internal staff communication. • Communicate with GCHD to conduct staffing on clients. • Be provided with a psychiatric nurse during “clinic days”, if needed, or at the very least administrative and medical support during “non-clinic days.” • Consult with Director of Behavioral Health Services on hours, service delivery, training or any other matters as it pertains to this contract. All communication regarding services, which includes discharge of clients, should be between the Psychiatric Provider and the Director of Behavioral Health.
