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Shift Lead, Recovery Residential - Decatur, Illinois

Heritage Behavioral Health Center
23 To 27 (USD) Hourly
life insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Decatur
151 North Main Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
Shift Lead, Recovery Residential - Decatur, Illinois

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: Range based on education, experience, and licensure or certification

  • Five years of supervised experience in behavioral health: $23.00/hour
  • Bachelor's Degree: $25.00/hour
  • Bachelor's Degree + CADC: $27.00/hour

Open Shifts:

  • 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Sunday - Thursday
    Every other Thursday paid off (wellness day)
  • 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. | Tuesday - Saturday
    Every other Tuesday paid off (wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters?

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care for individuals across a multi-county area. At Heritage, we recognize that every role impacts client care-no matter the position.

Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
  • Paid wellness days
  • Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff so they can focus on caring for the individuals we serve. Our team is our greatest asset-and we treat them as such!

Your Role

Position Title: Shift Lead, Recovery Residential

Heritage has two full-time Shift Lead positions available within our Recovery Residential Services program, which includes the Crisis Stabilization Unit and the Substance Use Residential Rehabilitation Unit.

Shift Leads provide leadership presence and support throughout the unit, ensuring continuity of care, adherence to protocols, and delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented services in a residential setting.

Core Responsibilities
  • Serve as an on-the-job resource for administrative and clinical operations
  • Maintain consistent presence on the unit throughout the shift
  • Act as Lead Back-Up for medication availability (primary for weekend and bedtime meds)
  • Review round sheets for compliance
  • Ensure admissions follow established protocols
  • Support training and orientation of Behavioral Health Specialists
  • Coordinate unit coverage and provide direct coverage when needed
  • Review inventory and submit supply orders
  • Facilitate 2nd and 3rd shift huddles
  • Ensure on-call schedules are accurate and posted
  • Complete and review shift reports
  • Promote quality care, hospitality, and recovery-oriented practices
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong leadership and communication skills in a behavioral health setting
  • Ability to respond calmly in dynamic or high-acuity situations
  • Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered approach
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications
  • Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of supervised experience in mental health and substance use treatment services and credential as a Mental Health Professional or CADC
  • Minimum high school degree or equivalent required
  • Experience in residential behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred
  • Supervisory or lead experience strongly encouraged
  • Minimum age: 21
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Benefits
  • Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
  • Wellness Benefits: EAP, paid wellness days, fitness reimbursement
  • Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, life insurance
  • Retirement: 401k and Roth options
  • Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!

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