Career and Internship Opportunities
You can empower people to face challenges and live healthy, independent lives. Join the compassionate, mission-driven team at Pillars Community Health.
Find Meaningful Community Health Jobs That Matter
Pillars Community Health offers a wide range of community health jobs for people who are passionate about helping others thrive. With more than 250 employees working across 10 locations and in community-based settings, our team is united by a shared mission: to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families across the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago.
Our nonprofit services span primary medical care, behavioral health, dental care, domestic and sexual violence support, and other essential community programs. Staff provide assessments, preventative services, and evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and long-term stability. Whether you're delivering care in a clinical setting or working behind the scenes in an administrative role, every position plays an important part in building a healthier community.
We’re proud of our long history of service and innovation. For over a century, Pillars Community Health has adapted to meet the evolving needs of our communities. As we continue to grow, we are looking for compassionate, skilled, and mission-driven professionals to join us.
If you’re searching for community health jobs where you can make a meaningful difference and be part of a supportive team, we hope you consider applying. Our organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion—and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in advancing our mission.
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Note: Many of our job openings require bilingual counseling skills in both English and Spanish, and may also require special licenses. Please be sure to read the requirements carefully to make sure you are qualified. Both clinical and non-clinical positions are available.
Clinical Internships
Pillars Community Health has a long, well-known history of commitment to student training. All of our internships require that the applicant be enrolled in an educational program that aligns with the internship.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of community. Clinical staff, educators, leadership, and administrative professionals collaborate to find the best solutions for individuals and families. At the heart of our work is the desire to heal, care, and educate; to stand as strong as pillars on behalf of every person who is reaching for a better future; to influence the whole health of the people we serve and build a healthier community.
We believe we have a responsibility to tackle the issues facing our communities—from diabetes and opioid abuse to mental illness, violence, and access to affordable child care. We also believe our differences are assets, and we welcome clients and staff from all backgrounds or identities.
With over 100 years of history behind us, we honor those who have gone before us while utilizing our time within the organization to enhance the health and safety of the communities we serve.
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Benefits
Pillars Community Health offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for all staff, clinical, administrative, and program roles alike. Full‑time benefits include:
- Paid time off and holiday time
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions
- Long‑ and short‑term disability
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness options
- Ongoing professional development (including CEUs) and clinical supervision in many programs
Some positions also receive memberships with relevant professional associations.
Pillars Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider job applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (40 and older), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, arrest record, status as being under an order of protection, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.