Relief Recovery Counselor

Responsibilities

• Assess the client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
• Navigate referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Absorb and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care.
• Aid clients in identifying signs and symptoms of decompensation.
• Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to manage symptoms and stressors.
• Teach and assist clients in developing independent living skills such as personal hygiene, housekeeping, nutrition, and shopping.
• Inform clients about applying for entitlements like Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK.
• Accompany clients to important appointments and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
• Advocate on behalf of clients and empower them to advocate for themselves when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively within a team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following requirements:
• 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 well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
• Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with changing work environment.
• Experience in community-based services preferred.