Recovery Counselor (Recovery Services Leo)

Trilogy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,533 - 36,258; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Virtual Primary Care

Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a compassionate professional to provide client-focused care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, coordinating individual recovery plans, and advocating for clients. Candidates should possess relevant degrees or certifications and have experience in mental health settings. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits including virtual care, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with vehicle access required.
• Experience with mental health and substance abuse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate individual recovery plans for clients.
• Complete documentation related to client care effectively.
• Provide psychoeducation and assist with medication management.
• Advocate for clients and support their self-advocacy.

Skills

Client support

Communication

Advocacy

Mental health knowledge

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

High school diploma/GED with experience

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Chatham

$22.89 - $26.32 /Hr.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy’s documentation policy and agency standards.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to client care e.g. IMCANS, LOCUS, tracking forms in the Electronic Medical Record.
• 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.
• Provide psychoeducation, medication training and monitoring to clients according to Trilogy policy.
• Coordinate with team nurse/pharmacy to ensure client medication accuracy.
• Document in real time on medication administration record (MAR).
• 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.
• Understand the representative payeeship process per agency policy and providing individualized client money management services.
• Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, 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.
• Actively participate in team communication via multiple electronic platforms.
• Engage regularly in daily team meetings to consult and collaborate on shared caseload.
• Provide on-call and crisis coverage as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65].
  • Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, a high school diploma/GED, and two years’ experience in a mental health setting.
  • CRSS certification through IAODAPCA.
  • Family Partnership Professional certificate from and in good standing with IAODAPCA.
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with one-year experience in a mental health setting.
  • High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with daily access to a vehicle. Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.
• Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred.
• Experience in community-based services preferred.

Benefits

• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• Telemedicine
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match