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Recovery Support Technician- PT

Chestnut Health Systems·Maryville, Illinois

$17 - $18/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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Provide recovery-focused and trauma-informed support to individuals in residential and crisis services to promote independence and wellness. Responsibilities include facilitating community referrals, maintaining accurate progress notes, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

Overview Share your recovery journey for the benefit of others and experience the satisfaction of helping to facilitate self-directed recovery.

The Recovery Support Technician provides recovery-focused, trauma-informed support to individuals receiving residential and crisis services.

This role empowers clients to build hope, wellness, and independence while supporting a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment 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.

Current Opening: Women's Residential Unit Sun and Monday 7a to 330p The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $18.00 an hour.

Responsibilities

  • Practice and promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness by assisting consumers with self-directed recovery using recovery tools such as WRAP.
  • Model and support consumers in personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness with professional and caring attitudes.
  • Provide consumer-driven services as identified in treatment/recovery/safety plans, maintaining at least 65% productivity.
  • Facilitate referral, linkage, and advocacy to community resources, including natural supports and external services to promote independence.
  • Promote positive interactions within Chestnut and with the community to sustain a favorable program reputation.
  • Complete required data entry and paperwork timely and accurately, including progress notes within 48 hours and thorough shift reports.
  • Attend meetings, consumer staffings, program development activities, and support team members as needed.
  • Provide basic first aid to consumers as needed using Universal Precautions.
  • Handle incoming calls, messages, mail distribution, and video surveillance to resolve inquiries.
  • Collaborate with staff and tenants to ensure a safe and sanitary living environment.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated skills in human services and experience working with adults in related services.
  • Ability to work constructively within an organizational structure and accept supervision.
  • Personal recovery experience and willingness to appropriately discuss one’s own recovery journey.
  • Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability (when applicable).
  • Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic medical records (EMR). Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! 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. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $18.00 an 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!

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma and personal recovery experience. Required qualifications include a valid driver's license and basic computer proficiency in MS Office and EMR systems.

  • high school
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Recovery Support
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • First Aid
  • MS Outlook
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • WRAP
  • Crisis Services

Benefits

  • Robust Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $18/hr
Location
Maryville, Illinois
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Closes
Jul 13, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Chestnut Health Systems

Chestnut Health Systems is a not-for-profit agency that has cared since 1973 for persons needing behavioral health services. Chestnut provides primary health care, addiction treatment, mental health counseling, housing, and supportive services. It is a leader in researching...

Salary listed on 33 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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In Illinois, recovery support technician roles are typically in steady demand because behavioral health and substance use services rely on staff who can provide peer-informed support and documentation. This part-time role is competitive for candidates with personal recovery experience, a valid driver’s license, and comfort using Microsoft Office and EMR systems. Before applying, review how your recovery background and basic tech skills match the posting; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save time when comparing options.

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