Residential Counselor

Area Substance Abuse Council • Cedar Rapids, IA

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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.

Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is seeking a full-time Counselor to work in our Adult Recovery Residential Treatment Center. 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

• Qualified candidates will have a degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• This position requires staff to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire, have a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a Master’s degree and/or current t-CADC, CADC, or license are also encouraged to apply.

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

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.
• Full time 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees