Recovery Counselor - Substance Use Specialist (ACT Sycamore)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free virtual primary care

Maternity/Paternity leave

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

Telemedicine

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer0

Job summary

Trilogy in Chicago is seeking a Recovery Counselor to assess clients' personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental needs and plan treatment through home, community, and office visits. You will provide client-centered, trauma-informed support to individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders using a harm-reduction approach.

You'll document services, coordinate recovery plans, and participate in crisis coverage while connecting clients with community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma with 2+ years supervised clinical experience in mental health.
• At least 1 year of experience with clients with substance abuse issues.
• Valid Illinois driver license with daily access to a vehicle and $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
• CADC/CRADC/CSADC/CAAP/CARS certification or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience with mental health diagnoses and community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental needs via home, community, and office visits.
• Coordinate development of individual recovery plans with clients and support systems.
• Educate about substance use risks and dual diagnosis with the team.
• Provide one-on-one services focused on substance use goals.
• Complete case management tasks within a shared caseload.
• Document all services per agency policy and state requirements.
• Provide crisis/on-call coverage as directed.
• Assist clients in identifying levels of care and community referrals.
• Support linkage to substance use treatments and entitlements as needed.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Client assessment

Documentation

Communication

Scheduling/availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years clinical experience

Job description

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

Location: 8541 S State St. Chicago IL 60619

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.

Pay Range: $22.89 - $26.32/hr

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

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

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