Chestnut Health Systems·Granite City, Illinois
The Recovery Specialist engages clients to identify strengths and barriers to recovery while developing sobriety-based activities and natural supports. They link clients to recovery communities and coordinate care with the treatment team using a trauma-informed approach.
Overview Share your recovery experience to help others in your role as a Recovery Specialist at Chestnut.
Experience the satisfaction of helping to facilitate self-directed recovery.
This full-time position will be based in Granite City, IL.
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.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Engage clients in services prior to their treatment. Help individuals to identify personal strengths and barriers to achieving treatment and recovery goals and to develop natural supports and sobriety-based activities to support long-term recovery. Consult and encourage clients on concerns and achievements presented during the recovery process. Link clients to recovery communities and ancillary services. Coordinate services with treatment team and other supports. Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.
Must have a bachelor’s degree or a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) in good standing with the applicable state; and five years of demonstrated recovery experience and/or engaged in a recovery network Crisis Intervention Treatment (CIT), policing, mental health, substance use or other social service experience. Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable. Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and an electronic medical record (EMR). 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! EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $21.00 - $22.00 per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or a CADC certification along with five years of recovery or social service experience. A valid driver's license, insurance, and basic computer proficiency are also required.
Market context
In Illinois, recovery specialist roles are typically tied to behavioral health and community-based support settings, where demand follows ongoing need for mental health and recovery services. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a social services degree or Mental Health Professional status, plus a valid Illinois driver’s license and readiness to complete CPR, First Aid, Personal Safety, and IM+CANS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your credentials and certification timeline before applying.
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