CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER

State of Illinois; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois - Department of Human Services in Chester, IL is seeking a PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR for the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. This salaried, in-office role follows a 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. schedule with weekend rotation, based at Headquarters 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, IL 62233.

Anticipated salary ranges from $121,524 to $139,764 per year, reflecting leadership responsibilities and required licensure: Special License - Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Position requires public service administration credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery operations.

Skills

RN License

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 59155
Opening Date:10/14/2026
Closing Date:10/27/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Special License - Registered Nurse License
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $10,127 - $11,647 per month ($121,524 - $139,764 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: see below

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; 30 min unpaid lunch; every 6th weekend will work and have Friday/Monday off the weekend before/after the shifts

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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