07/28/2026
The Jasper County Health Department behavioral health division is hiring!
We provide outpatient mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, case management services, 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 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, life insurance paid by employer, and a great retirement plan. Please send resume to Jeannie Johnson, Jasper County Health Department, 106 E. Edwards Street, Newton, IL 62448 or via email to [email protected].
We have the following position available:
Therapist/Counselor: We are hiring in 2 locations, Newton and Olney. Bachelor’s degree in human services field required, Master’s degree preferred. We are hiring for mental health providers and substance use disorder providers. Substance use disorder treatment providers required to have a CADC or licensure. Please specify when applying if you have a preference for treating MH, SUD, or both.
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.
• Providing counseling, skill building, and other clinical services to individuals.
• Paperwork: Ensure all paperwork is accurately completed and submitted according to the requirements of the program and funding source
• Public Relation/Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, develop and maintain contact and relationships with referral sources
• Miscellaneous: Participate in community meetings, marketing of program, explore new services and referral sources, other duties as assigned
