Manager Dupage County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $60,300.00 - $72,300.00 Annually
Location : 422 N. Cass Avenue - Westmont, IL
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Number: 26-01397
Service Unit: Behavioral Health Services
Department: Psych Nursing
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Description
Are you a Registered Nurse who has a passion for helping those in their most vulnerable moments? Are you looking for ways to give back to the community?
Your skills, experience, and compassion are needed on our team! We are excited to offer the opportunity to work as a Psychiatric Nurse in our Behavioral Health Services department. We have current availability to work at our Southeast Public Health Center, located in Westmont, IL on a full-time basis. This is a 37.5 hour per week position scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm with one late shift per week, either 9:00 am-5:30 pm or 10:30 am-7:00 pm on Tuesday or Thursday. The hiring range for this position is $60,300 to $72,300, depending on experience.
This position comes with an outstanding, full benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County Health Department employee, you'll enjoy 12 paid holidays, three weeks of vacation annually, paid sick time, and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life's most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter.
Responsibilities

• Performs nursing and case management activities for clients with behavioral health and substance use disorders including:
  • Assists clients in getting medication refills
  • Collaborates with psychiatric prescribers to provide client care
  • Consults with interdisciplinary team and clients and their families regarding medical and medication issues
  • Reviews lab results, including for clients on clozapine therapy
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned
• Administers long-acting psychotropic medications and medications for medication-assisted treatment
• Monitors client vital signs
• Performs medication reconciliations

Requirements
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Completion of either a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing and two years of nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have a current Registered Nurse license from the State of Illinois. Spanish speaking candidate preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The preferred candidate would demonstrate good knowledge of practices & principles of nursing & psychiatric nursing; good knowledge of relevant social & economic factors influencing client behavior; good knowledge of local health resources; good knowledge of medical records preparation & maintenance techniques; working skill in instructing others in treatments & practices; working skill in making group presentations in health education; working skill in maintaining medical documentation; working skill in delegating & assigning work to others; working skill in analyzing client needs; working skill in verbal & written communication; working skill in developing & maintaining positive & professional relationships with internal & external customers; working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software & peripheral equipment
Supplemental Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
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Do you currently have one of the following Licensure? Please choose any that apply.

• LPC
• LSW
• LCPC
• Anticipate LCPC
• LCSW
• Anticipate LCSW
• LCP
• ALMFT
• LMFT
• CADC
• Other
• Not Applicable
• Illinois Medical License
• Dietitian
• Illinois Nursing License
• Certified Medical Assistant

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How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with mental health or substance use diagnoses?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Do you speak Spanish? If so, please rate your fluency.

• Yes
• No
• Minimal
• Casual Conversation
• Fluent

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What area is your Degree in (for example, Public Health Management, etc.)
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