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Psychiatrist

Centerstone · Alton, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Centerstone integrates primary care, addiction medicine and psychiatry. How have you worked with other disciplines on shared patients?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across a team instead of working in a silo.

How do you make sure a thirty-minute follow-up visit still covers what matters?

What they are checking: Whether they can be efficient without missing safety concerns.

How do you supervise or consult with nurse practitioners and nurses on the team?

What they are checking: Whether they support other prescribers and staff in a team-based model.

Why does community-based psychiatry appeal to you?

What they are checking: Whether they want to serve people who often have fewer resources and more complex needs.

How do you keep up with documentation so it does not take over your evenings?

What they are checking: Whether they have sustainable habits that fit a schedule with no call or weekends.

What would you do

A patient wants to stop a medication that is keeping them stable. How do you handle the conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient choice while sharing risks honestly.

A patient on long-term benzodiazepines asks for a higher dose. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle controlled substances carefully and with clear reasoning.

About the work

How do you approach medication management for patients with both mental illness and substance use?

What they are checking: Whether they treat co-occurring disorders together, which is common in community care.

Walk me through how you assess suicide risk in a routine visit.

What they are checking: Whether they have a consistent, careful approach to the highest-stakes part of the work.

What is your experience with medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder?

What they are checking: Whether they can support Centerstone's addiction treatment services.

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As published by Centerstone.

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: CENTERSTONE MEDICAL GROUP Psychiatrist Location: Alton, IL Department: Psychiatry Employment Type: Full-Time • No on call • No weekends • No holidays • Flexible schedule About Centerstone Medical Group Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care. We don't do business as usual — we push boundaries and redefine care every day. We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. We don't work in silos — we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time. We're looking for bold thinkers — physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare. If you're ready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team. Learn more at: Centerstone Medical Group - Centerstone Job Summary In this role as a Psychiatrist , you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and emergency services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. In addition, the Psychiatrist will participate in staff training and development activities, contribute to program evaluation and grant applications, and engage in public behavioral health education initiatives. Essential Job Functions • Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns, including emotional or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. • Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services. • Carry a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff. • Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises. • Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients. • Join client staffing meetings upon request to identify problems and establish treatment goals; assume management responsibility for assigned cases. • Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Centerstone Medical Group or as assigned. • Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts. • Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums, educational materials, and media appearances. • Adhere to quality assurance procedures and follow established rules and regulations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department. • Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments in a timely manner as assigned by support services. • Participate in the on-call rotation for physicians (voluntary and for additional compensation). • Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities, including the court system, as requested by the supervisor/administrative team. • Collaborate, and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents and students; act as backup for colleagues when needed. • Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to patients, staff, and the public. • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex documents and using an electronic health record system is essential. • Basic mathematical skills and the capacity to apply logic to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions. • Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contacts. • Capable of working in a group practice, following directions, and accepting supervision. • Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population. • Experience in a similar role is preferred. Experience and Education Qualifications • Medical degree from an accredited institution. • Completion of a residency program in psychiatry. • Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry. • Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province (Illinois) . Why Join Us ? 🩺 • Competitive compensation package and sign-on bonus • Pay Range: $212,300.00--$318,400.00 • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match • PTO: 160 hours per year, front-loaded annual leave (up to 40 hours may roll over from year to year) • Sick Leave: 40 hours front-loaded sick leave (does not roll over from year to year) • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage • CME: $3,500 CME expense reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years (renews every two years; does not roll over) • 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company • 100% of professional liability insurance covered by the company • Relocation reimbursement, if applicable • Student Loan Repayment Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Flexible schedule builds — we'll work with you to build a clinic schedule that meets your needs, with the main consideration being availability of supporting staff (e.g., nursing and front desk) to align with your schedule • Opportunity to be part of an integrated, mission-driven healthcare team • Collaborative culture focused on improving access to high-quality behavioral health care Apply Today Click apply or reach out to Kennedy Helenthal at kennedy.helenthal@pfh.org We have a dedicated CMG team who is looking forward to connecting with you! #IL716T721 Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $212,300.00--$318,400.00 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts • 403b retirement plan with company match • Paid time off and ten paid holidays • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) • Employee Resource Groups • Continuing education opportunities • Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

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