Therapist / Recovery Counselor

THIS ROLE REQUIRES A CAR

Salary Range: $58,000 - 65,000 

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

Location:  South Edgebrook

The Therapist/Recovery Counselor position will provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to individuals 18-25 years old, who reside in supportive housing through Heartland Alliance Human Care’s Supported Employment Program (HHCS).

The Therapist/Recovery Counselor will provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed services to clients and their families with mental health diagnoses and co-occurring substance use disorders.

They will also provide community-based case management services.

This position will mostly be in-person, with services conducted at client homes within the HHCS residential site located on the Northside of Chicago, the outpatient clinic located in Edgebrook in Chicago, & within the community, as well as some telehealth services, as needed.

Responsibilities:


* Provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical services to clients with mental health diagnoses and co-occurring substance abuse disorders


* Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment services to clients and their families


* Develop individualized treatment plans with the input of the client and their team, which includes providers and natural supports.


* Collaborate with members of the client’s team to ensure quality of treatment and coordination of care


* Provide both onsite and community-based case management services for clients, as needed


* Serve as an advocate for clients, linking them to needed community services; assess client’s personal, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for linkage and treatment course


* 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.


* Maintain documentation and chart in compliance with Medicaid, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF), and agency standards


* Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications:


* Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling


* Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or transition age youth and their families


* Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses


* Valid Illinois Driver’s License with daily access to a vehicle.

Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.


* Available to work evenings, based on client need

Benefits: 


* FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees


* PAID Maternity/Paternity leave


* Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL...