Unit Specialist-Adolescent

Rosecrance Behavioral Health•Sioux City, IA

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Specialist-Adolescent actively oversees clients struggling with addiction and ensures the delivery of daily counseling and therapeutic activities in a safe, therapeutic environment. The role provides direct client contact and support through individual sessions, case management, group activities, and educational programming. The Unit Specialist collaborates with addiction counselors and the broader clinical team to monitor clients, implement treatment plans, support recovery, and work with clients’ families. The position is onsite at Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Sioux City, Iowa, and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid within the first nine months of hire. Compensation depends on education, experience, and credentials: starting pay is $18.43 per hour with a high school diploma or GED, $19.37 per hour with an associate degree, and $20.25 per hour with a bachelor’s degree. CADC certification provides a $1,500 annualized increase, and second shift pays an additional $0.25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet, and ability to learn new software.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements.
Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Studies, or another related field.
Drug and Alcohol Certification (TCADC or CADC).

Responsibilities

Adhere to prescribed work hours and work additional hours as necessary to complete assigned responsibilities.
Provide direct contact and counseling, including client supervision and behavior management, using appropriate interventions and consequences.
Implement therapeutic activities and coordinate and supervise client recreational activities.
Monitor assigned clients in collaboration with addiction counselors to develop and implement individual treatment plans.
Schedule and conduct individual sessions to assist clients with AA step work and treatment plan objectives.
Coordinate and deliver lectures for clients, parents, and community resources, and develop and present lectures listed on the client lecture schedule.
Maintain client service records in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Observe, monitor, and record group dynamics and facilitate focal group discussions.
Perform general cleaning duties as needed.
Consult with treatment team members and plan daily therapeutic direction for the designated shift.
Read logs and obtain pertinent information from staff on previous shifts.
Supervise unit tidiness and proper use of equipment and supplies, and report supply shortages or needed equipment repairs.
Participate in team meetings, discussions, and activities to support collaboration and enhance client care.
Comply with the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with professional conduct standards and the law.
Provide exceptional customer service and serve as a role model representing the agency.
Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.