Primary - DMH IFB CMHC Medical Director-REBID

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services awarded a Medical Director Services contract to Jackson & Coker LOCUMTENENS, LLC through competitive sealed bidding (B-53671) on September 23, 2026. The contract, valued at $2,015,520.00 for the initial term, requires the delivery of psychiatric physician services at Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois. The prime contractor must provide an Illinois-licensed physician with American Board of Medical Specialties certification in psychiatry and a minimum of three years of substantive medical administrative experience to serve as the facility's Medical Director. The initial contract period extends from October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with two optional renewal periods available through June 30, 2031, bringing the total potential contract value to $3,492,320.00.

The Medical Director will be responsible for supervising medical staff, maintaining clinical care quality, developing medical policies, and overseeing regulatory compliance under the direction of the Hospital Administrator. The position requires a standard work schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the vendor responsible for providing malpractice insurance, transportation, lodging, and healthcare coverage as part of an all-inclusive hourly rate. Performance will be monitored based on clinical interventions, regulatory readiness, staff performance, and financial oversight, with quarterly reporting to the Governing Board. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause immediately or for convenience with 30 days' notice, contingent upon appropriation availability.