Hospital Chief Executive Officer - # 57435
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Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Chester, Illinois, 62233
Job Requisition ID: 57435
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/27/2026
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,835 - $12,835 per month ($130,020 - $154,020 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Randolph
Plan/BU: None
Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (SPSA, Option 6)
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A resume and cover letter should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification Number: 57435
Position Overview
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 official, 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
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)
Conditions of Employment
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Chester Mental Health Center
Administration
Agency Contact: DHS.DBHR.HR@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills are welcome! IDHS is comprised of more than 13,200 employees in offices statewide where at any given time, a variation of career opportunities may be available. This creates the potential for you to advance the mission of IDHS and serve the community in which you live.
The Illinois Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of IDHS to employ qualified personnel, to provide equal employment opportunities in the hiring and promoting of individuals, and to administer these activities in a manner that does not discriminate against any person. Employment decisions shall not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, political affiliation or sexual orientation.