Welcome to the Illinois Psychiatric Society
The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) is a dynamic community of over 1,000 Illinois psychiatrists, in diverse types of practice and subspecialty areas. IPS brings members together for advocacy, education, and networking with multiple special interests and work groups.
IPS was started in 1938 as a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA.) APA (founded in 1844), one of the first nation-wide professional organizations in the U.S., now serving 38,800 members. Our nation is facing tremendous demand for behavioral health care. The goal of IPS is to raise quality, parity, equity, and access to psychiatric care, for all citizens of Illinois.
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President Charity of Choice for 2026-2027: Street Samaritans
Founded on the principles of human connection and a commitment to eliminating judgment, Street Samaritans is dedicated to supporting Chicago’s homeless community. At the heart of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and a path forward. They address immediate needs while creating pathways to stability, empowerment, and transformation to individuals on their journey out of homelessness.
Joint Statement with other leading Illinois medical and behavioral health specialty societies:
LGBTQI+ Community Needs a Lifeline Now More Than Ever The Illinois Psychiatric Society, Illinois Psychology Association, and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians along with the Illinois Society of Addiction Medicine, the Illinois Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, NAMI Chicago, and Chicago Therapy Collective disagree with the decision to remove the LGBTQI+ option from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
IPS is Hiring: Part-Time Government and Community Relations Coordinator
Position Type: Flexible, Part-Time Independent Contractor.
Hours: Approximately 20–25 hours per week.
Remote/Flexible Work Environment.
The Government and Community Relations Coordinator supports the Illinois Psychiatric Society’s (IPS) mission by supporting efforts to shape State legislative and regulatory matters, impact community relations, and further member engagement.
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