DMH Emergency Extension Notice for Medical Director Services

The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking a Medical Director for the Chester Mental Health Center. The contract is for a term of 6 months, from March 29, 2026, to September 28, 2026. The Medical Director will be responsible for supervising medical staff, maintaining overall quality of clinical care, and developing and implementing policies and procedures. The vendor must provide a physician with an Illinois Physician and Surgeon License with a specialty in Psychiatry, and Board Certification is required. • The contract is for a full-time Medical Director, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. • The vendor must provide medical leadership and oversight of psychiatric services at the Center. • The contract is an emergency extension of a previous contract, and the State is seeking to extend the contract for a further 6 months. • The contract value is estimated to be $336,000. • The vendor must be BEP certified and must self-fulfill the 30% BEP participation goal.