Outpatient Substance Use Counselor

Area Substance Abuse Council • Maquoketa, IA

9d • $24

About The Position

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As an Outpatient Counselor you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating group and individual sessions for patients seeking assistance with substance use disorders. This role will be primarily stationed at our Maquoketa location, with travel to Clinton on designated days.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, human services, counseling or related field

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and a certification from the IBC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains a caseload of outpatient clients
• Initiates, implements, and reviews a treatment plan for all assigned clients
• Coordinates all service delivery for assigned clients
• Provides individual counseling to all assigned clients
• Facilitate group counseling for selected clients
• Coordinates client involvement with other agencies
• Attends training as needed and directed, provides education and information to other community and general public
• Provides urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis; maintains contact with referring agency or person; and conducts intake and assessments on a regular 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level