Residential Counselor

Area Substance Abuse Council•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Onsite

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. We are looking for two full-time Residential Counselors to join our team at ASAC. Our counselors serve as a key member of the treatment team by providing services to patients that help them learn to live a safe, healthy, and productive life free from substance use.

Requirements

Degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
Obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Current t-CADC, CADC, or license

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling to patients and facilitate group sessions.
Conduct intakes and assessments, initiate, implement, and review treatment plans for all assigned patients.
Submit paperwork and meet job responsibility deadlines as assigned.
Coordinate patient involvement with other community agencies.
Help to plan and implement recreational activities for residential patients.
Act as the on-call counselor on a rotating basis and assist the overall residential team as needed.
Provide urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis.
Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR.