Careers at Chestnut

Are you drawn to the helping professions? Have a heart for working with adults in recovery but haven’t necessarily earned a college degree in the field? A variety of educational and work experiences may qualify you for this part-time position based in Granite City, IL. Chestnut offers training and a career path. Many positions at Chestnut qualify for student loan forgiveness for those studying for an advanced degree!

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 temporary part-time as-needed position!  

See tangible results as you help patients to navigate the sometimes complex world of health care. Chestnut Family Health Center in Granite City, IL seeks a full-time health navigator to coordinate care for patients who need some extra support and guidance.

We are in search of an accomplished Associate Director of Integrated Behavioral Health to lead our dedicated team in pioneering innovative approaches to mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-informed care. Become an integral part of our team dedicated to enhancing individuals' quality of life through our commitment to integrated behavioral health services. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and embark on this fulfilling journey with us.

Join our team as a Clinician I (SBS) and contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to providing evidence-based behavioral health services to clients and families, fostering a culture of customer service excellence. This opportunity allows you to directly impact the lives of clients, empowering them to regain control and embrace self-directed recovery while making a meaningful impact on our clients and the community. If you're passionate about mental health and empowering individuals toward recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Help care for patients and keep the office running smoothly at our beautiful, newly renovated family health center in Bloomington, IL. Daytime hours; no weekends or holidays. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus! Chestnut offers a new salary structure. Twice in 2022, we increased both the minimum wage and the hourly pay for a number of job families. Also part of the package – robust benefits!

Use your experience in building maintenance, infection control, and sanitation cleaning to help us provide the best possible care for our patients. Hours are primarily daytime, but some evening and weekend hours may be required. This full-time position is based in Maryville, IL. Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking part-time Recovery Support Technician Interns to work throughout the Metro East and St. Louis, MO areas.   Internship opportunities are available the following departments: - Adult Substance Use (two internship opportunities available) - Housing (one internship opportunity available) - Individual Placement and Support Services (one internship opportunity available) - Crisis Residential (one internship opportunity available) These are unpaid internships.   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 of 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.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Lighthouse Institute, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time Linkage Supervisor for our Chicago, IL facility.   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 conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A. **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time or full-time Dental Hygienist to work at our Bloomington, IL location.   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 of 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.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Residential Technician to work 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for our Bloomington, IL location.   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 of 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.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Enjoy a variety of work activities including working in the field and interacting with participants in research studies in this full-time role based in Chicago. Lighthouse Institute is a leading researcher of substance use treatment practices. The position includes excellent benefits including paid time off; dental, vision, and health insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.

Rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing direct behavioral health services and working with school-aged children. This full-time position will work with students and families in the Unit 5 school district in Normal, IL.

The Lighthouse Institute (in conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)/Office of Justice Services (OJS) Pathways to Wellness Office) is looking for a Community Care Coordinator for the Lower Brule Detention Facility and surrounding community. This position will be part of the Virtual Recovery Environment (VRE) Program and determine the eligibility of detainees for the Pathways to Wellness Recidivism Reduction Initiative (RRI), complete intake and follow-up assessments, and help eligible individuals access needed services. The Community Care Coordinator will need to possess education and/or experience with substance use prevention, mental health, justice systems and a knowledge of services/agencies in your community. The Community Care Coordinator will work with the Correctional Program Specialist and Supervisory Correctional Specialist at Lower Brule in the detention facility, and local agencies (Tribal, BIA, etc.) to facilitate a successful transition from the detention facility back into the community. The individual(s) hired for this position MUST COMPLETE and PASS all BIA/OJS and Chestnut health Systems background checks. If you are interested, follow the web address below to complete your application.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

The Lighthouse Institute (in conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)/Office of Justice Services (OJS) Pathways to Wellness Office) is looking for a Community Care Coordinator for the Chief Ignacio Justice Center and surrounding community. This position will be part of the Virtual Recovery Environment (VRE) Program and determine the eligibility of detainees for the Pathways to Wellness Recidivism Reduction Initiative (RRI), complete intake and follow-up assessments, and help eligible individuals access needed services. The Community Care Coordinator will need to possess education and/or experience with substance use prevention, mental health, justice systems and a knowledge of services/agencies in your community. The Community Care Coordinator will work with the Correctional Program Specialist and Supervisory Correctional Specialist at Chief Ignacio in the justice center, and local agencies (Tribal, BIA, etc.) to facilitate a successful transition from the justice center back into the community. The individual(s) hired for this position MUST COMPLETE and PASS all BIA/OJS and Chestnut health Systems background checks. If you are interested, follow the web address below to complete your application.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Chestnut Health Systems’ research division, the Lighthouse Institute, is seeking part-time or full-time Project Associates for a remote work from home opportunity!   Be part of a dynamic team that supports cutting edge research in the behavioral health sciences field.  Our diverse team works together to assist with various projects and studies in a fast-paced environment. We value dedicated team players who bring passion and creativity to their job. Come work for a great company who will value you and your skills.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

Unpaid internship for Masters-level students in a counseling-related field. This is a year long internship in our court treatment programs, which include Drug Court and Recovery Court (a mental health court). Interns will work directly with a multidisciplinary staff 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 treatment and the criminal justice system this is the internship for you.  

Chestnut Family Health Center, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician for our Bloomington, IL primary care facility.   This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!   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 of 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.     **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.

Chestnut Family Health Center, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, seeks a full-time Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team of caring and quality professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.   Psychiatrist will have the opportunity to work in a newly constructed 32,000 square foot health center with new equipment, pharmacy and lab on site, teaching kitchen and adjacent group rooms. The new health center’s design supports and encourages a multidisciplinary team approach to whole person, patient centered care that integrates primary care, behavioral health and dental (in near future) services.   Chestnut offers a robust benefit package.  Additionally, Psychiatrist is eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, can take advantage of flexible scheduling (no rounding, no weekends, no call) and Continuing Medical Education opportunities.  Malpractice coverage is available through the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Residential Programs for our Bloomington, IL facility.   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 of 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.   **Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.