Recovery Counselor - Substance Use Specialist (ACT Phoenix)

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 Disability

Disability insurance

Pet Insurance

FSA (Health)

Job summary

TRILOGY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE in Chicago, IL is hiring a Recovery Counselor - Substance Use Specialist (ACT Phoenix) for full-time, on-site work. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm at 1400 W Greenleaf Ave, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

The role involves assessing clients’ medical, emotional, social and environmental needs, planning recovery, and connecting them with community resources to support treatment and harm-reduction goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or HS diploma with two years of supervised clinical experience.
• Minimum one year of experience working with clients with substance abuse issues.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a vehicle and insurance.
• Certification: CADC/CRADC/CSADC/CAAP/CARS required or to be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as directed.
• Experience with mental health diagnoses and community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation.
• Coordinate an individual recovery plan with the client and care providers.
• Facilitate education around substance use and dual diagnosis risks.
• Provide one-on-one services focused on substance use goals.
• Acquire a SAS credential within 12 months of hire.
• Link clients to additional services and housing/entitlement supports.
• Provide crisis/on-call coverage as directed.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Client assessment

Community-based services

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Recovery Counselor - Substance Use Specialist (ACT Phoenix)

Job Category: Clinical Direct Service

Requisition Number: ACTRE005148

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Chicago, IL 60626, USA

Description

Pay Range: $22.89 - $26.32/hr

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

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

Location: 1400 W Greenleaf Ave. Chicago IL 60626

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. He/she/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. He/she/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 75% of all community support services in the community. He/she/they will complete case management tasks with clients within a shared caseload. The Recovery Counselor will be responsible for documenting all services provided to clients according to agency policy and state requirements. The Recovery Counselor will also provide crisis/on-call coverage as directed.

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.

Facilitate education around substance use, misuse, and risks associated with dual diagnosis of mental health and substance issues to clients and team members.

Provide one on one services to clients that focus on substance use goals.

Acquire a SAS credential within 12 months of hire

Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services. Assist in linking people to substance use treatments in the community as needed.

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 substance use, housing, 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.

Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have one of the following requirements:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree
  
  
  • High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
  
  
  
  


• Minimum one year of experience working with clients with substance abuse issues required.


• Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance


• Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC), Certified Supervisor Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CSADC), Certified Associate Addictions Professional (CAAP), or Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Assessment and Referral Specialist (CARS) through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODPCA) required or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire


• Ability to work evenings and weekends as directed.


• Experience working with people with mental health 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

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Car Insurance

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