Recovery Counselor (ACT Cedar)
$47,611–$54,746 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assess clients' personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situations through home, community, and office visits to plan treatment courses. Provide individually-based motivational treatment and support, acting as an advocate while linking clients to community services. Coordinate recovery plans with support systems and care providers, then complete daily progress notes and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. Assist clients with independent living skills, entitlement applications, and medication training, while accompanying them to appointments and managing representative payeeship. Provide crisis and on-call coverage as directed, communicating effectively within the multi-disciplinary team model.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
- Valid Illinois Driver's License with daily access to a vehicle
- $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as directed
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred
- Experience in community-based services preferred
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