Current Job Opening(s)
We have the following positions available:
The Jasper County Health Department behavioral health division is currently expanding services. We provide outpatient mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, DUI and Risk Education services and have consulting psychiatric services for psychotropic medication needs of our clients. At Jasper County Health Department, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with mental health and substance use issues gain control of their lives. If you have a positive attitude, good communication/therapeutic skills, and a commitment to helping people, JCHD is for you.
You will enjoy benefits, including: 35-hour, 4-day work week, paid time off, professional development opportunities, health insurance, $25,000 life insurance paid by employer, and a retirement plan.
Please send resume to Jeannie Johnson, Jasper County Health Department, 106 E. Edwards Street, Newton, IL 62448 or via email to jjohnson at jasperhealth.org for either position listed below.
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR:
We are hiring in 2 locations, Newton and Olney.
Bachelor’s degree in human services field or CADC required, Master’s degree preferred.
Job duties include:• Assessing consumers, establishing diagnoses, developing treatment plans collaboratively with consumers by defining goals, specific outcomes and time-frames for treatment.• Providing counseling and clinical services to consumers• Providing crisis intervention to stabilize consumer's condition by utilizing short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services.• Plans, develops, and facilitates group programs to be used with consumers.