At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage mental health services at Chester Mental Health Center.
- Company: Join the Illinois Department of Human Services, dedicated to uplifting communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, robust benefits, and flexible work schedules.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care and lead a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Master's degree and extensive administrative experience in health or human services required.
The predicted salary is between 130020 - 154020 £ per year.
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is seeking to hire a Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Chester Mental Health Center. Plans, directs, administers and coordinates mental health services and manages the general, medical, psychiatric, administrative and fiscal functions. Directs, reviews and enforces standards of care and treatment for patients receiving services at the hospital. Directs staff on matters involving the development and management of Chester’s budget. Serves as official spokesperson for the hospital. Interprets department, state and federal policies, regulations and procedures to subordinates, outside officials, professional and public groups. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture, safety, recovery, efficiency and quality.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Chester Mental Health Center.
- Directs, reviews, and enforces standards of care and treatment for patients receiving services at the hospital.
- Directs Fiscal Management staff on matters involving the development and management of Chester’s budget.
- Serves as official spokesperson for the hospital.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of those enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires equivalency to a master’s degree in a health or human services related field.
- Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the administration of a social services department, organization, facility, or hospital.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience organizing, administering and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation.
- Five (5) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders.
- Five (5) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off.
- Five (5) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
- Five (5) years of professional experience working with Federal and State standards and regulations relative to residential care and treatment programs.
- Five (5) years of professional experience developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for a residential treatment program.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to serve on-call after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to: DHS.DBHR.HR@Illinois.gov Application deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (11:59pm)
Hospital Chief Executive Officer (Ceo) in Chester employer: State of Illinois
The State of Illinois is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. With a strong commitment to compassion, equity, and employee development, you will benefit from a robust package of competitive benefits, including generous paid leave, flexible work schedules, and a pension program, all while working in a supportive environment at the Chester Mental Health Center. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Illinois residents while advancing your career in a fulfilling role as an Activity Therapist.
