Overview:
$22.11 - $23.66
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Recovery Counselor will work with Williams and Colbert Class Members prior to transition from nursing facilities and post-transition to support independent living in the community. They will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify strategies to support the Class Member in identifying personal goals and developing increased sense of self determination. The Recovery Counselor will be a strong advocate for Class Members and support linkage to needed community services and resources. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to Class Members with mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders, and physical health concerns, utilizing a harm reduction approach.
Responsibilities:
- Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
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Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
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Assist in the development of comprehensive service plans, and problem solve strategies to support safe transitions to independent living.
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Facilitate discharge planning with the Class Member, nursing facility employees, and interdisciplinary team members.
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Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
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Engage with clients to gain interest and excitement about employment opportunities.
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Collaborate with the Employment Services Department to assist with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model requirements and approach.
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Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
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Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
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Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
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Accompany clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
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Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
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Complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
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Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
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Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must have one of the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field
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Bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
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Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65]
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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
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CRSS certification through IAODAPCA
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Family Partnership Professional certificate from and in good standing with IAODAPCA
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Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with one-year experience in a mental health setting;
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High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
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Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $1,000,000/$3,000,000 liability insurance
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Experience working with people with mental health diagnoses preferred
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Experience in community-based services preferred