Outpatient Counselor

ASAC; Anamosa, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

403(b) with match

Paid Holidays

Vacation, Personal Time & Sick Leave

Job summary

ASAC in Iowa is seeking a qualified counselor to conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations and collaborate with partners for in-person and telehealth assessments for incarcerated patients. The role includes leading group counseling sessions and helping develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with the clinical team.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in counseling/psychology/social work and CADC/tCADC credentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations for new patients to determine level of care.
• Collaborate with community partners to conduct evaluations in person and via telehealth for incarcerated patients.
• Lead group counseling sessions, providing education, support, and guidance in a group setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on patients' individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Maintain confidential records of patient sessions and progress notes in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Recordkeeping

Telehealth

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (counseling/psychology/social work)

CADC or tCADC

Job 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.

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