Counselor I

Sieda Community Action•Ottumwa, IA

10d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Sieda Community Action seeks qualified candidates for the position of Counselor I in our Behavioral Health and Treatment Services Unit. Working under close supervision of the Unit Director – Clinical Services, Counselor I is responsible for individual and group counseling, case management, assessment and evaluations, comprehensive treatment plan development, and discharge planning with persons served. The duties of the Counselor I will also include maintenance of persons served file documentation, and written and verbal communications with internal and external sources.

Requirements

Requires an Associate’s Degree in a human service related field with a CADC certification OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service related field
Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience, has the ability to use existing program software applications with minimal training and can perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational
Obtain certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Iowa immediately after the first 6 months of employment. CEU’s must be obtained to maintain the certification.
Requires varying levels of interaction with staff, customers and other agencies in a role where they represent a single program.
Involved in the planning of a single program reflective of his/her job responsibilities.
Ability to speak comfortably and effectively one-to-one or in group settings.
Must be able to solve practical problems. Must demonstrate good listening skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to customer/staff complaints.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of written rules and regulations and translate that information to various program staff in a format resulting in contractual compliance in the delivery of program services.
Proof of auto insurance and valid driving license is required if employee claims travel reimbursement.
This position is considered mandatory reporter of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certification

Nice To Haves

One year experience in a counseling related position preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and crisis intervention counseling services with direct supervision.
Meet all established unit clinical benchmarks.
Serve as on-call counselor during assigned period.
Monitor persons served abstinence through collection of urine samples for drug testing purposes. This collection must be completed in compliance with all safety regulations.
Prepare necessary written reports as required by program and agency policies.
Supports and models the unit’s mission, vision, and values.
Respects and protects confidentiality of persons served and staff (both current and past) at all times.
Demonstrates professional behavior within job responsibilities, including work ethics, communication, team-building skills, positive attitude, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
Treats all individuals in a courteous, non-judgmental, reasonable and confidential manner.
Represents treatment program within the communities served i.e., referral sources, other providers, inter-agency committees.
Other duties determined necessary to support the mission, vision and goals of the agency.