CADC-Certified Substance Use Counselor – Intake & Groups

Elevate CCBHC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401K plan

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elevate CCBHC in Iowa is hiring a Substance Use Counselor focused on new patient assessments and intake documentation. You will complete biopsychosocial and ASAM assessments, draft initial treatment plans for IOP/Partial Hospitalization, and facilitate groups, including rotating Saturdays.

The role requires a CADC or tCADC license in Iowa, with a small caseload for individual sessions and ongoing ASAM reviews. Collaboration with clinical teams is essential to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current CADC or tCADC license in Iowa.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders/co‑occurring mental health issues required.

Responsibilities

• Assess applicants to determine level of care and program fit.
• Admit client into treatment and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Utilize assessment tools during intake (ASAM, Columbia, Suicide Risk, Biopsychosocial, etc.).
• Add client to the IBHRS database for admission episode.
• Coordinate admission with Client Orientation Handbook and Elevate staff.
• Conduct client urinalysis tests at admission and complete initial treatment plan.
• Provide direct confidential substance abuse counseling to clients and families (individual & group).
• Develop and modify treatment plans with measurable goals based on client needs.
• Collaborate with mental health providers, doctors, nurses, social workers, and community services.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or similar

Job description

Elevate CCBHC in Iowa is hiring a Substance Use Counselor focused on new patient assessments and intake documentation. You will complete biopsychosocial and ASAM assessments, draft initial treatment plans for IOP/Partial Hospitalization, and facilitate groups, including rotating Saturdays.

The role requires a CADC or tCADC license in Iowa, with a small caseload for individual sessions and ongoing ASAM reviews. Collaboration with clinical teams is essential to deliver high-quality care.