Addiction Outpatient Coordinator

Human Service Agency; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Training

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Human Service Agency is seeking an Addiction Outpatient Coordinator in Watertown, South Dakota. This role involves overseeing outpatient program operations, staff supervision, and delivering direct client services, including assessments, counseling, and treatment planning.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years’ experience in drug and alcohol counseling. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, paid training, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Certification by South Dakota Counselor Certification Board preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in drug and alcohol counseling.
• Knowledge of State and Federal alcohol and drug agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise department staff.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures.
• Conduct intakes and evaluations of clients.
• Develop and monitor individual treatment plans.
• Conduct individual counseling and group therapy.

Skills

Drug and alcohol counseling

Group therapy techniques

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor degree in rehabilitation/behavioral science

South Dakota Counselor Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Addiction Outpatient Coordinator oversees outpatient program operations, staff supervision, and clinical services to ensure quality care and compliance with agency and regulatory standards. This role provides leadership through staff development, scheduling, performance management, and quality assurance while also delivering direct client services including assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.

Benefits

• Sign‑On Bonus
• Paid Training with ongoing support
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement Leave
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Company Picnic & Team Events
• Anniversary Incentives
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Wireless Plan Discounts (AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon)
• And more!

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and supervision to department staff.
• Develop, implement, enforce, systematically review, update, and communicate relevant policies and procedures.
• Review all relevant contract attachments and administrative rules, ensuring staff accessibility to these documents.
• Meet individually with staff and conduct departmental meetings at least monthly.
• Develop, review, and comply with departmental budget parameters.
• Maintain compliance with requirements for accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Perform intakes and evaluations of clients referred to the Human Service Agency with possible drug, alcohol, and/or gambling problems.
• Develop, monitor, and update individual treatment plans as needed.
• Conduct individual counseling and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed with caseload clients or as assigned based on availability or on-call schedules.
• Provide discharge and aftercare planning, including coordinating the development of aftercare plans with the client, facilitating aftercare and discharge planning conferences with the client.
• Make aftercare referrals to self‑help groups and additional professional services as needed.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of programs and clinical services.
• Provide routine lectures and psycho‑educational activities as part of prevention and treatment programming as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with exempt functions.

Physical Requirements

Required to sit for long periods of time. Infrequent light physical effort required lifting up to 10 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. rarely. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to drive vehicle occasionally.

Qualifications

• Certification by South Dakota Counselor Certification Board is preferred while eligibility for certification in South Dakota is required.
• Bachelor degree in the field of rehabilitation/behavioral science with emphasis in Human Services.
• A minimum of two years of experience in providing drug and alcohol or pathological gambling counseling. Previous training in individual and group therapy theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of State and Federal alcohol and drug agencies.
• Possession of a valid South Dakota Driver’s License. Responsible for providing own work related transportation.