Spanish-Speaking Psychiatrist

Job Description

Sinai Chicago is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Spanish-speaking Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally competent psychiatric care to a diverse patient population, with a particular focus on serving Spanish-speaking communities across Chicago’s West and Southwest sides.

The Psychiatrist will work in an interdisciplinary environment across inpatient, outpatient, or consultation-liaison settings depending on expertise and interest. This role supports Sinai Chicago’s mission of providing exceptional healthcare to underserved populations and addressing the social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients in outpatient settings
• Deliver evidence-based care including medication management and psychotherapy
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, therapists, social workers, and primary care providers
• Conduct consultations in medical-surgical units as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and clinical education
• Document all encounters in a timely and thorough manner in the EMR
• Engage with Spanish-speaking patients and families in their preferred language to ensure understanding and compliance with treatment plans
• Contribute to Sinai’s mission of health equity, community service, and culturally competent care

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active Illinois medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• DEA license with schedule II-V certification
• Fluent in Spanish (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to serving underserved populations
• Experience in community health or public hospital settings is preferred

About Sinai Chicago

Sinai Chicago is one of the largest safety-net health systems in Illinois, committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care to underserved communities. Our system includes Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, and a network of community clinics. We are dedicated to health equity, medical education, research, and holistic patient care.

As part of Sinai’s team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve a mission-driven, culturally diverse patient population
• Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive environment
• Participate in academic and teaching opportunities through affiliations with local medical schools
• Be a part of Chicago’s largest private safety-net healthcare system

Sinai Chicago, ranks among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in the national hospital quality measures. By adhering to these standardized measures, Sinai physicians and caregivers provide consistent, high quality medical care, patient safety and better outcomes.

At a glance:

• Level I Trauma Center for adult and pediatric emergencies - highest level of care (one of only four designated trauma centers in Chicago);
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Center - highest level of care for fragile newborns;
• Nearly 500 physicians on staff and more than 200 employed specialists;
• Advanced imaging technology includes 1.5T MRI, digital mammography, 64-slice CT;
• Major teaching hospital that trains more than 700 health care professionals through undergraduate, graduate, residency and fellowship programs;
• Sinai Interpreter Services, Deaf Access Program and Illinois Video Interpreter Network (IVIN) make health-related communications available 24/7 for foreign language-speaking patients and Deaf or hard of hearing patients.
• Joint Commission Accreditation.

Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer

Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer (eoe), committed to the policy of providing unbiased opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.  Sinai Chicago is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.