Addiction Counselor - Impactful Client Care (Onsite)

Ivory Plains Recovery Center; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center is seeking a qualified clinician for a full-time, onsite role to conduct client assessments and lead treatment planning and counseling. The position focuses on identifying client history, presenting needs, and ongoing clinical requirements within a structured recovery program.

Responsibilities include group and individual sessions, education for clients and families, and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social services with related licensure.
• 3+ years post-bachelor experience or 1+ year post-master in addictions/counseling.
• Accredited college/university degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess client history, current presentation, risk, and clinical needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services.
• Prepare and review initial treatment plans and progress notes.
• Lead group, individual, or family sessions with evidence-based modalities.
• Educate clients and families on substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Maintain timely, clear documentation of care and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Plan and document aftercare for assigned clients.
• Liaise with insurance carriers and referral sources.
• Provide case management for individualized care.
• Conduct educational workshops at hospital and community.
• Collaborate with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
• Evaluate client needs to determine level of care and referrals.

Skills

Client assessments

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Master's degree in social services or related field

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Ivory Plains Recovery Center is seeking a qualified clinician for a full-time, onsite role to conduct client assessments and lead treatment planning and counseling. The position focuses on identifying client history, presenting needs, and ongoing clinical requirements within a structured recovery program.

Responsibilities include group and individual sessions, education for clients and families, and comprehensive documentation.