Outpatient Substance Use Counselor

Area Substance Abuse Council • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • $24

About The Position

Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) offers meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives and communities. Staff are supported with training and development opportunities at all levels of the organization. If you are looking for a place where you can be passionate about what you do and can grow and advance your career, whether starting out or looking for the next opportunity to learn, join the ASAC team. Now starting at $24.07 per hour! We are looking to add an Outpatient Counselor to our team in Cedar Rapids at both our Main location and at The Way Home transitional housing. This role will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating group and individual sessions for patients seeking assistance with substance use disorders. The perfect candidate for this position would have an interest or skill in working with women and women's services. As the Outpatient Counselor you will: Conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations for new patients to determine their individual needs and the level of care required. Collaborate with community partners to conduct evaluations in person and via telehealth for incarcerated patients. Complete engagement activities and partner with Supervisor to ensure patients exiting incarceration are assigned a regular Counselor upon release. Lead group counseling sessions for patients; providing education, support, and guidance in a supportive group setting. Collaborate with the clinical team on patients’ individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, outlining specific goals and objectives. Maintain timely, accurate and confidential records of patient sessions, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and group attendance records, in compliance with agency policies and regulations. Provide urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, and a tCADC or CADC is required.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction treatment modalities, and group counseling techniques.
• Ability to work daily using standard office equipment, computer system, software and to work well with technology.
• Ability to use independent judgment, analytical/decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, human relations skills, teamwork skills, and organizational skills.
• This position consists of frequent sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations for new patients to determine their individual needs and the level of care required.
• Collaborate with community partners to conduct evaluations in person and via telehealth for incarcerated patients.
• Complete engagement activities and partner with Supervisor to ensure patients exiting incarceration are assigned a regular Counselor upon release.
• Lead group counseling sessions for patients; providing education, support, and guidance in a supportive group setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on patients’ individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, outlining specific goals and objectives.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential records of patient sessions, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and group attendance records, in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• ASAC offers competitive compensation, this role starts at $24.07 with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience.
• Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.
• ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees