Chestnut Health Systems·Pontoon Beach, Illinois
Provide recovery-focused and trauma-informed support to individuals in residential and crisis services to promote independence and wellness. Responsibilities include facilitating community resource linkages, maintaining accurate progress notes, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
Overview The Clinical Housing Coordinator provides evening leadership and clinical oversight for Chestnut’s 24-hour mental health housing programs.
This role mentors, coaches, and supports frontline staff while ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services for individuals living in our housing programs.
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.
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7 am to 330 pm, and is based in Pontoon Beach, IL.
The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $49,000 - $55,000 annual salary.
Supervise evening staff across Chestnut’s 24-hour mental health housing programs Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate staff, interns, and volunteers Provide leadership in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of housing services Deliver direct, trauma-informed services to consumers and family members as needed Promote harm reduction and recovery-oriented practices focused on hope, respect, empowerment, wellness, and connectedness Serve as a role model for professionalism, sound judgment, and calm, effective conflict resolution Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure continuity and quality of care Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence through adherence to organizational standards Maintain confidentiality and security of all consumer and organizational information Perform other duties as assigned or negotiated with supervisor .
High school diploma or equivalent with some college OR a bachelor’s degree in a helping profession Minimum of 5–7 years of experience providing and/or supervising social services Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team supervision experience Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to respond effectively and calmly in high-pressure or conflict situations Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to be insured Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office and electronic medical record (EMR) systems 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 $49,000 - $55,000 annual salary. 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 #LI-AC1
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma and personal recovery experience. Required qualifications include basic computer skills, a valid driver's license, and experience working with adults in human services.
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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