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Posted 10 August, 2026

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Physician - Des Plaines, IL

Advocate Health
Landwehr Estates, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview & Requirements

We invite you to become a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician with our organization in Des Plaines, IL. As part of one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the nation, you will play a vital role in our mission.

At our organization, we prioritize creating a supportive environment where physicians feel empowered, valued, and equipped to excel in their roles. You will join a leading integrated system dedicated to innovation, community well-being, and making a meaningful impact. If you are looking for professional development, a chance to make a difference, or a supportive team, your journey begins here.

Key Highlights
  • 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

  • Specialization in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Salary range: $290,333

  • Sign-on bonus available

  • H1B sponsorship offered

  • Outpatient care only

  • Opportunity to engage in teaching

  • Participate in call coverage rotation for emergency department crises and inpatient psychiatric admissions

  • Hybrid work options available

  • Access to clinical support staff

  • Utilization of EPIC electronic medical records

  • Join a nationally recognized integrated organization with a physician-led medical group and embedded service lines

  • Utilize DAX Copilot, an AI-driven clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, to enhance clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review and signature

  • Work in an environment committed to providing safe and equitable care for all patients

Required Training and Experience

Completion of a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is necessary.

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible roles

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources

  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses

  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support

  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

  • Paid medical liability insurance

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances

  • Relocation assistance available

About Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines is a vibrant city located in Cook County, Illinois, just a short distance north of O'Hare International Airport. Named after the Des Plaines River, which flows through the city, Des Plaines boasts a walkable downtown area. The local schools are highly regarded, and the community is enriched by art and theater guilds, a concert series, a well-resourced public library, and a historical museum. The progressive park district and extensive forest preserves cater to recreational needs for all ages. With excellent transportation options, residents can easily access Chicago in under 30 minutes by train, while enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding areas.

About Our Organization

We are among the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, delivering care under various regional names. With our academic core at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, research, education, and compassionate care.

By joining our team, you become part of a commitment to being a Best Place to Care, where clinicians are supported, heard, and empowered to focus on what truly matters: patient care. This initiative is built on listening to care teams, eliminating barriers to exceptional care, and fostering well-being and connection. Our mission is to redefine care from discovery to everyday moments for everyone involved, guided by our core values of uplifting one another, leading with purpose, collaborating boldly, and embracing change with optimism. Here, you will find not just a job, but a meaningful career filled with growth and impact.