Careers at Chestnut

Unpaid internship for bachelor’s-level students in a counseling-related field (e.g. social work, psychology). 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...

Full or Part-time, unpaid internship for an active undergraduate or graduate level student for the Summer 2025 school semester. The successful candidate will work in-person at the Bloomington, IL office and in the Bloomington-Normal community.

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) -

Join chestnut as a marketing and communications intern specializing in content, where you'll be at the forefront of crafting compelling narratives and engaging messaging across various communication channels. This unpaid internship offers an exciting opportunity for students pursuing degrees in communications, digital media, journalism, or related fields to apply their writing skills and creativity in a professional environment. Collaborate with our team to develop original content for websites, printed materials, social media platforms, and more, while contributing to strategic marketing initiatives.

As a marketing and communications intern focusing on events at chestnut, you'll step into a dynamic role where creativity meets organization. This unpaid internship offers a hands-on experience in event planning, communications, and marketing, providing a solid foundation for students pursuing degrees in related fields. Join our team and contribute to the successful execution of internal and external events while honing your skills in a supportive environment.

Join chestnut as a marketing and communications intern specializing in multimedia, where you'll immerse yourself in the dynamic world of digital content creation and social media management. This unpaid internship offers an exciting opportunity for students pursuing degrees in communications, digital media, journalism, or related fields to apply their skills and creativity in a real-world setting. Collaborate with our team to shape engaging multimedia content, manage social media platforms, and contribute to strategic marketing initiatives.

Unpaid internship for bachelor’s-level students in a counseling or human services related field (e.g. social work, psychology). This is a year-long internship in our substance use intensive outpatient treatment program, which is responsible for delivering 9 hours of treatment per week and serves adults, only. Candidates will learn about providing case management services, linking clients with local resources, facilitating curriculum-based groups, communicating with collaterals, observing and completing assessments, observing and documenting within client treatment plans, tracking and documenting client progress and intervening in client crisis situations.

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...

Unpaid internship for bachelor’s-level students in a counseling-related field (e.g. social work, psychology). This is a year-long internship in our behavioral health assessment department, which bears responsibility for completing walk-in and/or scheduled assessments for substance use, mental health and domestic violence treatment needs. Candidates will receive the same training and opportunities as similarly-credentialed employees and will learn about recognizing and diagnosing substance use and mental health concerns, resources both inside and outside of Chestnut, conceptualizing and summarizing key clinical details, working in cooperation with local referring agencies...

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...