Recovery Counselor (Recovery Services Leo)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care

Paid parental leave

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Long/Short-Term)

Pet Insurance

FSA

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Job summary

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Recovery Counselor (Recovery Services Leo) in Chicago, IL to assess clients across medical, emotional, and social dimensions and plan treatment through home, community, and office visits. The role emphasizes motivational, strengths-based, trauma-informed care for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

The counselor will maintain a majority of community-based services, manage caseloads with team support, and

Qualifications

• Must have one of the listed degrees or clinical experience in mental health settings.
• LPN or related licensure acceptable under state practice acts.
• Certifications from IAODAPCA may substitute for degree requirements.
• Experience with mental health and/or substance use preferred.
• Comprehensive insurance and benefits listed are provided to employees.

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 and support system.
• Provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Assist clients in identifying signs of de-compensation and coping skills.
• Help clients with independent living skills like hygiene, housekeeping, nutrition, and shopping.
• Assist with entitlements applications and accessing benefits.
• Accompany clients to important appointments in the community.
• Advocate for clients and empower self-advocacy.
• Handle other related duties as assigned.

Education

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 of 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

Job description

Recovery Counselor (Recovery Services Leo)

Job Category: Clinical Direct Service

Requisition Number: RECOV005200

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago, IL 60619, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Pay Range: $22.89 - $26.32/hr

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Office Location: 8541 S State St. Chicago IL 60619

Job Summary

The Recovery Counselor will assess the client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation to plan for treatment course through home, community, and office visits. They will provide individually based motivational treatment and support to clients to assist them in their recovery from mental illness. The Recovery Counselor will be an advocate for clients and link them to community services as needed. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach.

The Recovery Counselor will provide at least 60-75% of all community support services in the community. They will complete case management tasks with clients as well. Recovery Services Recovery Counselors are responsible for managing their own caseloads with support, consultation and direction from their Team Leader.

Job 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.
• 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. 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 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
• 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 of 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
• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• 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 Match

Travel Required

Yes .

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Car Insurance

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