Substance Use Counselor - Women's Residential
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Join Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) as a Residential Counselor and make a lasting impact on the lives of those on their journey to recovery.
Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is seeking a full-time Counselor to work in our Heart of Iowa residential treatment center facility which provides services to pregnant women and women with children.
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.
As the Residential Counselor you will :
- 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
Requirements :
Qualified candidates will have a degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
Candidates with a Master’s degree and / or current t-CADC, CADC, or license are also encouraged to apply. This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check.
Salary and Benefits
ASAC offers competitive compensation starting at $41,684 for Bachelors level staff, with additional compensation for MA level candidates or those with certification or licensure.
Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, Fertility Benefits, 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.
If you are ready to use your passion and skills to empower others and make a significant difference in Cedar Rapids, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with ASAC!
ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.