Trilogy
Bilingual Recovery Counselor - Peer (CST Platino)
Trilogy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Bilingual Recovery Counselor-Peer (CST 14 Platino)
$24.28 - 27.92 /Hr.
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Rogers Park
The Recovery Counselor will assess the client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation to plan for treatment through home, community, and office visits. He/she/they will provide individually‑based motivational treatment and support to clients to assist them in their recovery from mental illness in English and Spanish. The Recovery Counselor will be an advocate for clients and link them to community services as needed, providing client‑centered, strengths‑based, and trauma‑informed services to clients with severe mental illnesses and co‑occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders using a harm‑reduction approach in English and Spanish. He/she/they will also provide crisis/on‑call coverage as directed.
Responsibilities
Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits in English and Spanish.
Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy’s documentation policy and agency standards.
Complete all necessary documentation related to client care (e.g., IMCANS, LOCUS, tracking forms) in the Electronic Medical Record.
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, assess for crisis situations and or the need for stabilization through hospitalization. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to manage symptoms and stressors experienced in English and Spanish.
Provide psychoeducation, medication training and monitoring to clients in English and Spanish according to Trilogy policy.
Coordinate with team nurse/pharmacy to ensure client medication accuracy.
Document in real time on medication administration record (MAR).
Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills (personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items).
Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements (e.g., Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK) in English and Spanish.
Understand the representative payeeship process per agency policy and provide individualized client money management services.
Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate.
Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi‑disciplinary approach to client care.
Actively participate in team communication via multiple electronic platforms.
Engage regularly in daily team meetings to consult and collaborate on shared caseload.
Provide on‑call and crisis coverage as assigned.
Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have one of the following:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Bilingual in Spanish required. Comfortable providing services in Spanish.
Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well‑maintained vehicle and $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as directed.
Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred.
Experience in community‑based services preferred.
IM+CANS certification preferred or may be required to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
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
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other | Industry: Mental Health Care
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$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Rogers Park
The Recovery Counselor will assess the client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation to plan for treatment through home, community, and office visits. He/she/they will provide individually‑based motivational treatment and support to clients to assist them in their recovery from mental illness in English and Spanish. The Recovery Counselor will be an advocate for clients and link them to community services as needed, providing client‑centered, strengths‑based, and trauma‑informed services to clients with severe mental illnesses and co‑occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders using a harm‑reduction approach in English and Spanish. He/she/they will also provide crisis/on‑call coverage as directed.
Responsibilities
Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits in English and Spanish.
Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy’s documentation policy and agency standards.
Complete all necessary documentation related to client care (e.g., IMCANS, LOCUS, tracking forms) in the Electronic Medical Record.
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, assess for crisis situations and or the need for stabilization through hospitalization. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to manage symptoms and stressors experienced in English and Spanish.
Provide psychoeducation, medication training and monitoring to clients in English and Spanish according to Trilogy policy.
Coordinate with team nurse/pharmacy to ensure client medication accuracy.
Document in real time on medication administration record (MAR).
Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills (personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items).
Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements (e.g., Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK) in English and Spanish.
Understand the representative payeeship process per agency policy and provide individualized client money management services.
Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate.
Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi‑disciplinary approach to client care.
Actively participate in team communication via multiple electronic platforms.
Engage regularly in daily team meetings to consult and collaborate on shared caseload.
Provide on‑call and crisis coverage as assigned.
Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have one of the following:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Bilingual in Spanish required. Comfortable providing services in Spanish.
Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well‑maintained vehicle and $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as directed.
Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred.
Experience in community‑based services preferred.
IM+CANS certification preferred or may be required to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
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
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other | Industry: Mental Health Care
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