Chestnut Health Systems·Granite City, Illinois
The Recovery Coach supports individuals in specialty court programs by building rapport and connecting them to community recovery resources. They provide ongoing coaching and coordinate care with treatment teams and court staff to empower long-term success.
Overview We are seeking a Recovery Coach (Specialty Courts) to support individuals involved in specialty court programs by leveraging lived experience and knowledge of recovery resources.
This role focuses on engaging clients early, building trust, and supporting self-directed recovery through connection to community resources and natural supports.
This position is full-time and requires travel throughout Madison and St.
Clair Counties.
The ideal candidate is passionate about recovery, relationship-building, and empowering individuals to achieve long-term success.
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 $17.00 - $18.00 per hour.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Experience in human services, recovery networks, or the criminal justice system is strongly preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
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