Peer Recovery Counselor – Reentry & Community Support

TRILOGY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health care benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (Long-Term & Short-Term)

Pet Insurance

FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 匹

Job summary

Trilogy Behavioral HealthCare in Chicago, IL is seeking a Recovery Counselor - Peer Support to provide community-based services for individuals with Severe Mental Illness returning to their communities. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strengths-based care and a harm-reduction approach.

You will conduct home, community, and office visits, assess multiple domains, and develop individualized recovery plans with clients and their support networks.

Qualifications

• Must be a past or present consumer of mental health services and willing to share their personal recovery story.
• Comfort with sharing recovery experiences to support clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CCSO and Trilogy team to identify and connect referrals in Cook County Jail’s Residential Treatment Units and Cermak Hospital.
• Support coverage of one evening shift per week to accommodate evening discharges from Cook County Jail.
• Provide court support, assistance with pretrial services and probation compliance, and other legal system navigation as needed to mitigate the risk of return to incarceration.
• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
• Model for clients good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies.
• Actively participate in Peer Support meetings and activities to gain additional support in position.
• Remain aware of individual signs of burnout/feeling overwhelmed in the role and seek support as needed.
• Acquire a CRSS credential within 12 months of hire.
• Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy’s documentation policy and agency standards
• Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation, assess for crisis situations and or the need for stabilization through hospitalization.
• Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
• Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
• Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
• Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, legal issues, and medication.
• Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
• Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Skills

Past consumer experience

Recovery experience

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years supervised clinical experience

Job description

Trilogy Behavioral HealthCare in Chicago, IL is seeking a Recovery Counselor - Peer Support to provide community-based services for individuals with Severe Mental Illness returning to their communities. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strengths-based care and a harm-reduction approach.

You will conduct home, community, and office visits, assess multiple domains, and develop individualized recovery plans with clients and their support networks.