Behavioral Health Counselor — Substance Use & Co-Occurring Care

Elevate CCBHC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k match

CEU stipend

Job summary

Elevate CCBHC in Waterloo, IA seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide individual psychotherapy and group treatment for adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders within our integrated care programs. This clinical role works with Assertive Community Treatment, IRSH homes, and other services.

Candidates must have LMHC or LMSW and be licensed in Iowa. The position offers a competitive salary ($55,000–$65,000) and a comprehensive benefits package;

Qualifications

• Required to have minimum of LMHC or LMSW
• Prefer LISW or LMHCCADC, CADC or substance use programming experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for appropriate level of care
• Lead groups on topics focused on mental health, co-occurring disorders, and other areas based on client's needs
• Work with other outpatient team members to develop and implement appropriate interventions
• Teach and model clinical interventions, recovery-oriented practices, and culturally competent services
• Maintain accountability for professional standards within the outpatient clinic and implement policies and procedures
• Provide therapeutic treatment in individual, group, and family sessions
• Through the assessment process, determine youth/family strengths and needs and make referrals
• Provide crisis intervention to youth and families as needed
• Develop client treatment plans with measurable goals and modify as needed
• Coordinate with other professionals
• Complete documentation in Elevate EHR per policy and standards
• Maintain caseload and schedule productivity
• Establish trust and rapport with patients, providers, and partners
• Knowledge of Iowa DHS and CARF standards
• Must know DSM

Skills

LMHC or LMSW license

Culturally competent care

Substance use treatment experience

Job description

Elevate CCBHC in Waterloo, IA seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide individual psychotherapy and group treatment for adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders within our integrated care programs. This clinical role works with Assertive Community Treatment, IRSH homes, and other services.

Candidates must have LMHC or LMSW and be licensed in Iowa. The position offers a competitive salary ($55,000–$65,000) and a comprehensive benefits package;