Current Job Opening(s)
HELP WANTED: Full Time Registered Nurse
We are currently accepting applications for a full time Registered Nurse position for Jasper County Health Department, in our Olney, IL office.
Applicants should have positive attitude, computer knowledge and excellent communication, organization and time management skills.Apply using our Jasper County Health Department application that can be downloaded HERE or pick up an application at the Jasper County Health Department, 106 East Edwards St., Newton, IL 62448 phone 618-783-4436 or the Richland County WIC office, 405 South Whittle, Olney, IL 62450 Phone 618-392-3226.
Applications can be returned to either office or by email to Sandy Zumbahlen by clicking HERE.
The Jasper County Health Department is a public health department with nursing, environmental and behavioral health services serving residents of Jasper and surrounding counties. The Behavioral Health division provides 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. We provide diagnostic and outpatient treatment services and case management as well as medication training and monitoring. 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 with substance use and mental health issues, 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 Jeanne Johnson by clicking HERE.
We have the following 2 positions available:
Full Time Substance Use Therapist/Counselor: Master’s degree in human services field or CADC required. Job duties include: • Utilizing ASAM criteria in 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.
Assistant Director: Minimum position requirements Master’s degree in human services field, Clinical Experience, State of Illinois Licensure (LCPC or LCSW) eligible. Job duties include: • Assisting Director of Behavioral Health in meeting requirements of accreditation and funding sources • Provides for orientation, supervision, and ongoing training of all behavioral health professional and support staff • Assists with development and maintenance of policies, procedures, goals and objectives for each behavioral health program • Provides leadership for all division staff • Performs public relations functions as appropriate • Providing counseling and clinical services to consumers