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Trilogy

Linkage Specialist

Trilogy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Linkage Specialist – Trilogy Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location:

Rogers Park

Compensation:

$22.89 – $26.32 /hr

Responsibilities

Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits. Provide intake and assessments as needed.

Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care.

Provide care coordination that supports an integrated health model and make referrals to additional services as indicated.

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.

Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items

Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK

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.

Provide on‑call coverage and immediate crisis intervention as needed.

Communicate effectively with the team for purposes of consultation and information sharing.

Complete all documentation in a timely and thorough manner.

Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling (required).

Minimum one year of experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses.

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.

IM+CANS certification preferred.

Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well‑maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.

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

Industries

Mental Health Care

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