Behavioral Health Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems • Bloomington, IL

2d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking Behavioral Health Clinicians to join their growing team in Bloomington, Illinois. This opportunity is designed for early career behavioral health professionals who are passionate about helping others and ready to build their clinical skills in a collaborative, recovery-oriented environment. Clinicians work alongside experienced professionals across outpatient, residential, integrated care, and justice-involved programs, serving adults, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Chestnut provides the mentorship, support, and professional development to help build a rewarding career. This role offers the chance to build a clinical career with a leading integrated behavioral health organization, learn from experienced clinicians, gain valuable experience across various treatment settings, and develop essential clinical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or another related human services field.
• Bachelor's degree in another field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Active Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential in good standing with the State of Illinois.
• Active Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential in good standing with the State of Illinois.
• Certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, high school diploma (or equivalent), and two years of experience providing mental health services.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of supervised mental health experience.
• Bachelor's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or another related human services field with five years of supervised behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment experience.
• Bachelor's degree in another field with five years of supervised clinical experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Active Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential in good standing with the State of Illinois and five years of supervised behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and eligibility for agency vehicle insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments.
• Partner with clients to develop individualized treatment, continuing care, and discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, therapeutic, and skills-based groups.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, recovery specialists, case managers, and community partners to coordinate client care.
• Participate in court-involved and justice-related services when assigned.
• Support interns, students, or other team members as appropriate.
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care in every client interaction.
• Uphold Chestnut's standards for customer service excellence while maintaining confidentiality of all client and organizational information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities across behavioral health, integrated care, prevention, and community services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level