Chestnut Health Systems Services in Jefferson County

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

We are seeking two full-time Substance Use Counselors and one Behavioral Health Coordinator to work at our Hillsboro, MO location, servicing the Jefferson County, MO area. 

Hillsboro, MO–Substance Use Counselor

Hillsboro, MO–Behavioral Health Coordinator

Great Circle Seeks Chief Clinical Officer

Great Circle is a nonprofit organization that provides a unique spectrum of behavioral health services designed to support children and strengthen families, with special emphasis placed on the impact of trauma. Through specialized programs, delivered by highly trained professionals, Great Circle provides hope to those in difficult circumstances throughout Missouri, Kansas and beyond.

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Home Room Health–MCCA Member Spotlight

Youth and children living in Jackson County will be the primary beneficiaries of an innovative approach to healthcare. Two reputable Kansas City nonprofit agencies, Cornerstones of Care and KC CARE Health Center, are opening a fully-integrated health center for infants, children, teens and young adults on the Troost Corridor.

It’s no secret that affordable, integrated healthcare is a challenge for communities like Kansas City. Layered with socioeconomic barriers such as poverty, low health literacy, limited transportation access, or unstable housing, these challenges are often insurmountable for families with Medicaid or who are uninsured. Children, teens and young adults are especially susceptible to significant long-term health disparities when adequate care is out of reach.

In recognition of these healthcare disparities, Read more “Home Room Health–MCCA Member Spotlight” →

Lessons from the Super Bowl

Lessons from the Super Bowl: What does Tony Dungy have to do with creating Trauma Smart® homes and schools?

By Marcia Weseman, Saint Luke’s Hospital’s Crittenton Children’s Center, Trauma Smart®

Between commercials during the Super Bowl, I overheard the commentators describing an event that made me think about the most important set of strategies educators can use to improve student academic performance.

In 1997, Michael Husted, kicker for the Tampa Buccaneers, was missing easy field goals and extra points. The Buccaneers had been having a good season and the media and fans believed Husted should be benched. His performance was declining and “everyone” knew he had to go (NBC, 2018).

“Everyone” except Coach Dungy who was not listening.  Read more “Lessons from the Super Bowl” →