$27.37 - 31.47 /Hr.

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

Location: Rogers Park

The Senior Recovery Counselor provides person-centered assistance to clients to help ensure appropriate level of service through direct care and referrals. Updates the care plan and monitors the effectiveness of client treatment. Coordinates treatment plan in support of increased self-sufficiency. Primary coordinator for the client and is responsible for maintaining the chart to ensure the client has full access to services provided by Trilogy. Completes necessary documentation in a timely manner and support clients as part of their clinical team. They will facilitate aftercare services that ensure successful and independent transition into the community, by advocating for clients and linking them to external services as needed. The position will provide ongoing assessment of client needs and adjust services to meet the needs of the client including referrals to a higher or lower level of care as needed.

The Senior Recovery Counselor will manage a larger caseload (40-50) of lower needs clients with support and direction from their supervisor. They will have a flexible approach to care and caseload size based on the needs of the individuals served. They will provide client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed case management to clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, utilizing a harm reduction approach. Treatment will be implemented via home, community, telehealth, and office visits based on an assessment of needs. Case management and care coordination services may be office-based.

Responsibilities

• Provide Care Coordination services to clients who need “light touch” case management and assistance navigating the healthcare system.
• Hold a primary caseload of clients and complete documentation such as IMCANs, client outcome measures, annual paperwork and other necessary items to be in compliance with CCBHC and CARF requirements.
• Assist clients with referrals and access to specialty care and community resources as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate with the client’s treatment team and support system to develop recovery and aftercare plans to transition to this level of care which may include ongoing psychiatric care through Trilogy.
• Accompany clients to important appointments in the community and provide short term support or referral for 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.
• Model effective communication within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary employees and family members to ensure continuity of care for clients including psychiatric and primary care providers.
• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• 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 manage symptoms.
• 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.
• Become an IMCANS specialist within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• 3 years of case management experience working with people with mental health/and or substance abuse diagnosis required.
• IMCANS Certified and proficient in assessment and treatment planning
• 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