Master's Level Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking Behavioral Health Clinicians (III/IV) to join an interdisciplinary team in Illinois. Masters degree in a behavioral health field and licensure readiness are required to contribute to integrated care across outpatient and residential settings.

Starting salaries range from $44,000 to $68,000 annually with sign‑on bonuses of $2,500 for Clinician III and $5,000 for Clinician IV.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Eligibility for Illinois licensure as an LSW or LPC; must obtain licensure within two years of hire.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment, continuing care, and discharge plans for long‑term recovery.
• Provide evidence‑based individual, family, and group counseling.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, therapeutic, and skills‑based groups.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

EMR experience

Valid driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Compensation

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus – Behavioral Health Clinician IV

Starting pay is based on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Compensation

Starting salary: $44,000 to $68,000 annually

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus – Behavioral Health Clinician III

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus – Behavioral Health Clinician IV

Starting pay is based on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Chestnut offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and your well-being, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and opportunities for career advancement.

Bring your clinical expertise where you make a lasting impact.

At Chestnut Health Systems, you'll do more than provide therapy. You'll become part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, recovery-oriented care.

We're seeking master's level or licensed eligible or Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (LCSW, LCPC, and LMFT) to join our interdisciplinary team in Bloomington, Illinois.

Whether you're working toward independent licensure or already fully licensed, you'll find opportunities to practice at the top of your profession while collaborating with physicians, nurses, recovery specialists, case managers, peer support professionals, and community partners.

Our clinicians work across outpatient, residential, integrated care, and justice-involved programs, serving diverse populations with complex behavioral health needs. Every day offers opportunities to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and make a measurable difference in the lives of those we serve.

If you're looking for a career where clinical excellence, teamwork, and purpose come together, you'll find it at Chestnut.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus (Clinician III) or a $5,000 sign-on bonus (Clinician IV).
• Practice within an integrated healthcare model that treats the whole person.
• Collaborate with experienced physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and recovery specialists.
• Work with diverse client populations across outpatient, residential, integrated care, and community-based programs.
• Continue growing through ongoing professional development, clinical consultation, and advancement opportunities.
• Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise is respected and your work changes lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment, continuing care, and discharge plans that support long-term recovery.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, therapeutic, and skills-based groups.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, peer support specialists, recovery staff, referral sources, and community providers to coordinate integrated care.
• Participate in court-involved and justice-related services when assigned.
• Provide consultation, mentorship, or clinical guidance to interns, students, or developing clinicians as appropriate to licensure and experience.
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and person-centered treatment throughout 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.

Qualifications

Behavioral Health Clinician III

• Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Eligibility for Illinois licensure as an LSW or LPC
• Must obtain Illinois licensure or certificationwithin two years of hire.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.
• Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and eligibility for agency vehicle insurance coverage.

Behavioral Health Clinician IV

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Illinois LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT licensure required.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.
• Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and eligibility for agency vehicle insurance coverage.

Benefits

Chestnut offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• 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

About Chestnut

Since 1973, Chestnut Health Systems has been improving lives through integrated behavioral health, primary care, substance use treatment, prevention, research, and community partnerships.

Today, more than 800 compassionate employees serve individuals and families throughout Illinois and Missouri. Our interdisciplinary teams deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that addresses the whole person, combining behavioral health, primary care, and community-based services to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.

At Chestnut, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a mission-driven organization where your work matters, your professional growth is supported, and every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Additional Information

Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled