Youth Recovery Therapist & Case Manager (Trauma-Informed)

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 M

Job summary

Heartland Alliance is seeking a Therapist/Recovery Counselor to provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy for youth aged 18–25 in supportive housing. Services are offered in homes, outpatient clinics, and communities across Chicago, with some telehealth as needed.

The role emphasizes strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed care, along with community-based case management to coordinate care for clients with mental health and substance use diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field is required.
• Experience with youth, families, and behavioral health is preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a vehicle and appropriate auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, client-centered, trauma-informed clinical services for clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments of clients and families.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with input from clients and the team.
• Collaborate with the client’s team to ensure quality of treatment and care coordination.
• Provide onsite and community-based case management as needed.
• Advocate for clients and link to community services; assess personal, medical, social and environmental needs.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Client-centered approach

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Heartland Alliance is seeking a Therapist/Recovery Counselor to provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy for youth aged 18–25 in supportive housing. Services are offered in homes, outpatient clinics, and communities across Chicago, with some telehealth as needed.

The role emphasizes strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed care, along with community-based case management to coordinate care for clients with mental health and substance use diagnoses.