Careers at Chestnut

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct services to clients and who enjoys the flexibility of working in a variety of settings. The successful candidate will work Sunday and Monday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00pm to 8:30pm. This full-time position will be based at our housing site in Pontoon Beach, IL.

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct mental health services and working with elementary school children. This will work in the Collinsville Elementary schools and be based out of our Belleville, IL facility.

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant Trainee! Are you ready to kick-start your career in healthcare? 🌟 Become a Medical Assistant Trainee with us and make a real difference in people’s lives every day! As a Medical Assistant Trainee, you’ll greet patients, check them in, take vital signs, and assist with exams and paperwork throughout the day. You'll also help keep the office organized by prepping charts, stocking supplies, and supporting the medical team in delivering great care!

Elevate your journey as a Peer Recovery Specialist and make a significant impact by sharing your own recovery story to inspire and support others. In this role, you'll engage in pre, during, and post-treatment engagement, offering vital family support and education. Your dedication will link individuals to recovery communities, navigate barriers, and facilitate empowerment, adhering to Recovery and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) philosophies. Join us in promoting hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness while advocating for individuals' rights and fostering a continuum of care in the community.

Mental health professionals know that youth and teens need support more now than ever before. This position offers the opportunity to improve lives by offering direct support in a school setting. This full-time role will work in the middle and high school in the Hancock School District.

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Community Support Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing support and advocacy to individuals accessing mental health services. We are looking for someone who is committed to promoting the recovery model of treatment, maintaining positive community relationships, and upholding our standards of customer service excellence.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Customer Service Representative who has compassion for those needing help, who takes professional satisfaction in supporting co-workers, and who thrives in an environment that involves a variety of tasks. Our Bloomington IL. location seeks a full-time Customer Service Representative. Position may require some weekend and evening hours.

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct mental health services and working with elementary school children. This will work in the Pontiac-William Holiday School District and be based out of our Belleville, IL facility.

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in providing crisis intervention, outreach, and engagement services to individuals with untreated physical, mental, and substance use issues. Your commitment to the recovery model of treatment, trauma-informed care, and promoting positive interactions will contribute to the overall success of our programs. Evening, midnight, and weekend hours may be necessary.

Have strong customer service and business office skills? Want to work for an agency that’s all about helping others? Chestnut Health Systems needs you for this part-time PRN position! This position will float between our Hillsboro, MO and  Granite City, Belleville, and Maryville, IL offices. 

Join our team as a Housing Clinician at our Fairview Heights, IL location. This is a role that offers an opportunity to drive positive developments while adapting quickly to assignments at various locations with possible in-the-moment changes. This position will work Monday through Friday evenings from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

Are you passionate about connecting people with purpose-driven work? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic recruiting makes a real difference? Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple regions and programs. If you’re ready to build talent pipelines, elevate the candidate experience, and contribute to a mission-driven organization, we want to meet you. Position can be located in Bloomington or Granite City, IL and after an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Are you an experienced Human Resources leader who thrives on strategy, service, and making an impact? Do you have a passion for benefits, employee engagement, and leading a team to deliver exceptional service? Chestnut Health Systems is looking for their next full-time Human Resources Manager to lead our Total Rewards and Central Region Human Resources Service functions. Position located in Bloomington, IL and after an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.  

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Clinician for our Bloomington, IL location to work within our court treatment programs.  This clinician will work with current participants in the Drug Court and Recovery Court (a mental health court) treatment programs. The clinician will work directly with a multidisciplinary team that includes many departments of the court house including: State’s Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Probation Department, Jail Staff, Police, and Judges among others to help clients address mental health and substance use related issues. If you treasure working on a team or wish to learn more about the intersection of...

Have strong customer service and business office skills? Want to work for an agency that’s all about helping others? Our Belleville, IL location needs you for this full-time position!   

Looking for second shift work? Want to use your skills and certification to care for patients and clients? Thinking of furthering your education in a nursing role? This full-time position in Bloomington, IL offers all this and more. Monday-Friday, no weekends, no holidays, and eligible for shift differential! Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees earning qualifying degrees in nursing. (Restrictions apply.)  

Part-time, unpaid internship for a student who is currently enrolled in a Clinical Medical Assistant program.   Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. 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...

Chestnut Family Health Center, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for our Bloomington, IL facility.   Hours include Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING OPTIONS! NO holidays, nights, or weekends! Sign-on and retention bonuses available! Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities are also available.    Chestnut Family...

Central Illinois’ leading provider of integrated primary and behavioral health care seeks an LPN or RN to care for patients at our Bloomington, IL, facility. Position is full-time (no nights, weekends, or holidays) with some alternating remote on call time.  Beautiful work setting, new salary structure for nurses including a 23% midpoint increase, and robust

We’re looking for a leader to join our caring and supportive team to mentor and coach staff who directly help people living in our housing programs to navigate life on their recovery journey.  If you’re a night owl, all the better, as this is a full-time evening position, Monday through Friday, 3-11:30pm.  This position is based in Madison, IL.