Women's Residential Treatment Counselor

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.

Now starting at $25.76 per hour!

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 willingness to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire, a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check.

Salary and Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation starting at $25.76 per hour which generally equates to $53,580 per year, with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience in substance use counseling. 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.