Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor - Newark, DE

Impact Life•Newark, DE

About The Position

Impact Life is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor to join its Social Prescribing team. The counselor provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment to individuals 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 includes assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, clinical documentation, and recovery support. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical judgment, active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships. They independently manage clinical responsibilities while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and approach treatment with integrity, respect, compassion, and a person-centered perspective tailored to 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 and collaborate 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 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.
Educate clients and families about substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and behavioral health wellness.
Conduct discharge planning and refer clients 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.