Residential Technician

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Chestnut Health Systems as a Residential Technician at our Bloomington, IL location. In this role, you’ll help create a safe, supportive environment for individuals in residential treatment while gaining valuable experience in behavioral health. This is a great opportunity for those interested in building a career in human services, with opportunities for growth and advancement. Shift differential included.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Pay Range: The anticipated starting pay for this position is $15.00 – $16.00 per hour, with additional shift differential for overnight hours.

Schedule: Full-Time Residential Technician to work 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for our Bloomington, IL location.

• Monitor and support clients in residential treatment to ensure a safe and structured environment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the unit, including following food safety standards
• Assist clients with daily living activities and routines
• Supervise and engage clients in recreational and leisure activities
• Accurately document attendance, services provided, and progress notes in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support client care and program operations
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care, emphasizing respect, empowerment, and wellness

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic computer skills and ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Valid driver’s license and insurability required if transporting clients

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

Pay Range: The anticipated starting pay for this position is $15.00 – $16.00 per hour, with additional shift differential for overnight hours. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity.