Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor - Newark, DE

Impact Life•Newark, DE

10h

About The Position

Impact Life is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor to join its Social Prescribing team in Newark, Delaware. The counselor provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment to people enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program, focusing on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role provides evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling and supports clients throughout recovery through assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, and clinical documentation. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships. The counselor should be able to manage clinical responsibilities independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and approach treatment with integrity, respect, compassion, and a person-centered perspective that recognizes each client's needs, experiences, strengths, and recovery goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Delaware credential as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC).
Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based clinical practices.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Delaware license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH).
Three or more years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or a related clinical setting.
Experience providing individual and group therapy.
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Experience using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Facilitate structured therapeutic groups using evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial and ongoing clinical assessments to determine treatment needs and appropriate levels of care.
Develop individualized treatment and recovery plans based on client needs, strengths, and clinical recommendations.
Monitor and document client progress toward treatment goals and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment when necessary.
Coordinate care with case managers, peer recovery specialists, medical providers, and community partners to support continuity of care.
Educate clients and families on substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention strategies, and behavioral health wellness.
Conduct discharge planning and make referrals to appropriate continuing care, treatment, and recovery support services.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the organization's electronic health record system.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, program development, and quality improvement activities.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, payer, confidentiality, and organizational requirements.