Outpatient Counselor

Area-Substance-Abuse-Council; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

403(b) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

ASAC is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to serve patients in the Jones County area. The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments and leading group and individual sessions for individuals seeking help with substance use disorders.

You will collaborate with the clinical team to develop treatment plans, maintain confidential records, and provide urinalysis monitoring as needed. This is a full-time role based in Anamosa, IA with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• CADC or tCADC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and group counseling techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations for new patients to determine needs and level of care.
• Collaborate with community partners to conduct evaluations in person and via telehealth for incarcerated patients.
• Complete engagement activities and ensure patients exiting incarceration are assigned a regular Counselor on release.
• Lead group counseling sessions for patients; provide education, support, and guidance in a group setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential records of patient sessions and treatment plans in compliance with policies.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Assessment

Telehealth

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

CADC/tCADC certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As an Outpatient Counselor you'll be working with patients in the Jones County area. This role will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating group and individual sessions for patients seeking assistance with substance use disorders.

Key Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations for new patients to determine their individual needs and the level of care required.
• Collaborate with community partners to conduct evaluations in person and via telehealth for incarcerated patients.
• Complete engagement activities and partner with Supervisor to ensure patients exiting incarceration are assigned a regular Counselor upon release.
• Lead group counseling sessions for patients; providing education, support, and guidance in a supportive group setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on patients’ individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, outlining specific goals and objectives.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential records of patient sessions, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and group attendance records, in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, and a tCADC or CADC. Knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction treatment modalities, and group counseling techniques is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation packages. This role starts at $24.07 with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer