Recovery Counselor — Community-Based Care & Support (Sign-On Bonus)

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer  

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare in Chicago seeks a Recovery Counselor to assess clients’ needs and plan treatment through home, community, and office visits. You will provide motivational, strengths-based services aligned with harm reduction, and advocate for clients’ access to community supports.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with care teams, and crisis/on-call coverage, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Two years of supervised clinical experience if degree is in another field.
• Licensure or certification in psychiatric rehabilitation or related field is preferred.
• CRSS certification or IAODAPCA credentials are plus.
• LPN licensure or related health credentials are acceptable.
• OHSA/SAFETY compliance not required here.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs across personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental factors through home, community, and office visits.
• Develop individualized recovery plans with client and support system.
• Complete daily progress notes and documentation per policy.
• Coordinate with team to move clients among levels of care and provide referrals.
• Provide crisis/on-call coverage as directed.
• Educate clients on medications and coordinate with nurses/pharmacy.

Skills

Driver's license

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling/related field

Certificate/License in psychiatric rehabilitation or related field

CRSS certification

Family Partnership Professional certification

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Occupational Therapy Assistant license

High school diploma + 5 years clinical experience

Job description

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare in Chicago seeks a Recovery Counselor to assess clients’ needs and plan treatment through home, community, and office visits. You will provide motivational, strengths-based services aligned with harm reduction, and advocate for clients’ access to community supports.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with care teams, and crisis/on-call coverage, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring