Senior Recovery Counselor (Recovery Services 2)

Pay Range: $27.37 - $31.37 /hr
$1,500 sign-on bonus
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Office Location: 1400 W Greenleaf Ave.

Chicago IL 60626

 

The Senior RC will provide community support, care coordination, and referral services to clients in the Recovery Services program; as well as services to clients who need less intensive case management services than ACT and CST.

Services may include weekly visits for individuals who need more care, monthly visits for clients who need “light touch” case management and care coordination, or assistance in transitioning out of Trilogy services. 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.

They will also provide coaching and mentorship to newer RS staff and interns. The hybrid position will provide ongoing assessment of client needs and adjust services to meet the needs of the client, refer out, or refer to a higher level of care as indicated.  

 

In addition to managing a caseload of aftercare clients and individuals needing ongoing care coordination, the Senior RC will manage a smaller caseload of higher needs clients with support and direction from their supervisor. 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, and office visits based on an assessment of needs, and with 60-75% of all community support services done in the community. Case management and care coordination services may be office-based.  

 

Essential Responsibilities 


* Work with a caseload of clients from Recovery Services level of care to transition to aftercare services following client graduation/discharge.  



* Provide Care Coordination services to clients who need “light touch” case management and assistance navigating the healthcare system.  



* Assist clients with referrals and access to specialty care and community resources as needed.  



* Coordinate with the client’s treatment team and support system to develop recovery and aftercare plans.  



* Ensure continuity of care by assisting graduating clients in need of support with connecting to external resources and services. 



* Accompany clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with 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.

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