Co‑Occurring Disorder Therapist (Morgan County)

Brightli•Quincy, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a newly created position driven by growth within our Recovery Services team—offering a unique opportunity to expand access to care for justice‑involved individuals in Morgan County. If you’re passionate about supporting individuals living with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders, especially those navigating the criminal justice system, this role allows you to do deeply meaningful work in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment that truly values recovery and second chances. As a Co‑Occurring Disorder Therapist, you’ll be a vital member of a multidisciplinary team delivering person‑centered, strengths‑based care. Your work will help reduce barriers to stability, support long‑term recovery, and promote successful community reintegration. This position includes Caseload Service Group (CSG) expectations, with the opportunity to earn quarterly incentive payments upon meeting established benchmarks—on top of base compensation. You’ll primarily support individuals who are justice involved, including those incarcerated, recently released, or under probation/parole supervision, are living with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and face complex challenges related to housing, employment, community support, and recovery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
Active Illinois licensure: LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW

Nice To Haves

Co‑Occurring Disorder credential
Prior experience working with criminal justice or jail‑based populations
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, high‑quality mental health and substance use therapy using evidence‑based practices
Deliver co‑occurring disorder services to justice‑involved and jail‑based populations within a coordinated ACT team‑based model
Complete psychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
Collaborate closely with criminal justice partners, including probation, parole, correctional staff, courts, and community providers
Support crisis intervention efforts, including assessment and coordination of appropriate services
Educate individuals and families on mental health symptoms, substance use, medications, and recovery strategies
Assist individuals in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, education, and supportive services
Maintain CSG productivity expectations, with eligibility for quarterly incentive compensation
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation using collaborative documentation practices
Provide telehealth services as needed

Benefits

29 days of paid time off
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (based on program requirements)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
Company‑paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness