IOP Counselor: Substance Use & Recovery Specialist

Impact Life; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Training and professional development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Impact Life in Newark, Delaware is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient Counselor to join our Social Prescribing team.

You will provide evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling within our Intensive Outpatient Program, with responsibilities including assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, clinical documentation, and supporting clients throughout recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is required.
• Active Delaware CADC credential.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Facilitate structured therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing clinical assessments to determine treatment needs and appropriate levels of care.
• Develop individualized treatment and recovery plans based on client needs, strengths, and clinical recommendations.
• Monitor and document client progress toward treatment goals and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment when necessary.
• Coordinate care with case managers, peer recovery specialists, medical providers, and community partners to support continuity of care.
• Educate clients and families on substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention strategies, and behavioral health wellness.
• Conduct discharge planning and referrals to appropriate continuing care, treatment, and recovery support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the organization’s electronic health record system.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, program development, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, payer, confidentiality, and organizational requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

CADC credential

Licensure: LCSW or LPCMH

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Impact Life in Newark, Delaware is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient Counselor to join our Social Prescribing team.

You will provide evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling within our Intensive Outpatient Program, with responsibilities including assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, clinical documentation, and supporting clients throughout recovery.