Residential Shift Leader

Overview

Bring your behavioral health experience and leadership skills to Chestnut Health Systems as a Residential Shift Leader (Overnight) at our Bloomington, IL location. In this role, you will help lead residential operations during 3rd shift, ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients in treatment. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role while continuing to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health. Chestnut offers excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

Schedule: Thursday - Monday, 10:30 pm to 7 am 

Pay Range: The anticipated starting pay for this position is $19.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support residential operations during overnight shift to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment• Admit clients into residential treatment and orient them to program expectations• Support clients with behavioral and emotional management and reinforce program rules and behavioral plans• Facilitate recreational and educational groups and help implement the daily treatment schedule• Maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and overall structure of the residential unit• Assist clinical staff with monitoring medication distribution processes• Monitor and collect urine drug screens and breath alcohol content (BAC) tests• Train and support residential staff and provide guidance during shift• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and respond to last-minute staffing needs• Document services and activities accurately in the electronic medical record• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care focused on respect, empowerment, and wellness

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in substance use treatment or recovery; OR bachelor’s degree in a related field• Ability to lead staff and manage unit activities effectively• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (EMR)• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability required

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. 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 $19.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.