CADAC

Ascension Recovery Services•Cedar Falls, IA

2d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Renewal Falls Recovery Center is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADAC) to join their clinical team in Cedar Falls. This role is ideal for a counselor who is passionate about substance use disorder treatment, values person-centered care, and wants to be part of a collaborative team helping individuals build a strong foundation for long-term recovery. As a CADAC, you will provide direct counseling services, support individualized treatment planning, facilitate evidence-based groups, and work closely with medical, clinical, peer, and case management staff to help each patient move forward in recovery. Renewal Falls Recovery Center provides structured, recovery-focused treatment for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs. Their approach is grounded in person-centered care, evidence-based treatment, multiple pathways to recovery, trauma-informed practices, strong therapeutic relationships, interdisciplinary teamwork, and respect, dignity, accountability, and hope. They believe treatment should meet people where they are while helping them build the skills, support systems, and recovery capital needed for lasting change.

Requirements

Current CADC or IADC credential recognized in Iowa, or ability to meet the credentialing requirements established for the position.
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social services, psychology, counseling, human services, addiction studies, or a related field preferred.
Relevant substance use disorder counseling experience preferred.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and evidence-based counseling approaches.
Experience providing individual and group counseling preferred.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team.
Must complete all required pre-employment screenings, orientation, training, and competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in residential substance use disorder treatment.
Experience working with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Familiarity with ASAM criteria and levels of care.
Experience with evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT skills, ACT, relapse-prevention strategies, or trauma-informed care.
Experience working within an electronic medical record.
Familiarity with Joint Commission or similar behavioral healthcare accreditation standards.
Masters Degree

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group substance use disorder counseling sessions.
Complete clinical assessments, screenings, and other assigned components of the admission and treatment process within scope of credential and organizational policy.
Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary treatment team.
Facilitate evidence-based and recovery-oriented counseling groups.
Provide education regarding substance use disorders, relapse prevention, coping skills, recovery planning, relationships, emotional regulation, and other treatment needs.
Monitor patient progress toward treatment goals and modify interventions based on clinical need.
Identify barriers to engagement, motivation, recovery, and successful transition to the next level of care.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate relevant patient progress, risks, and treatment needs.
Coordinate with case management, peer support, nursing, medical providers, and other members of the treatment team.
Assist with discharge and continuing-care planning to support a safe transition from residential treatment.
Maintain timely, accurate, complete, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Document services in accordance with organizational policy, payer requirements, applicable Iowa requirements, and accreditation standards.
Maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with patients.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational requirements.
Identify and appropriately escalate concerns related to patient safety, relapse risk, behavioral changes, suicidal ideation, or other clinical concerns.
Participate in supervision, clinical consultation, training, quality-improvement initiatives, and competency requirements.
Maintain all required credentials, continuing education, and professional standards.
Perform other duties within scope and as assigned to support clinical operations and patient care.