Outpatient Counselor

Area Substance Abuse Council; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

FSA

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement plan with match

Vacation

Personal Time and Sick Leave

Job summary

Area Substance Abuse Council in Dubuque, IA, is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to help clients address substance use disorders in the community. You will conduct comprehensive assessments and facilitate group and individual sessions, collaborating with the clinical team to tailor treatment plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating with partners, providing telehealth options, documenting progress, and supporting patients during transition from incarceration with assigned counselors, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction treatment modalities, 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.
• Lead group counseling sessions, providing education, support, and guidance in a group setting.
• Develop treatment plans with the clinical team based on assessment findings and goals.
• Maintain confidential records of sessions, assessments, and progress notes per agency policies.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring as needed.

Skills

Substance use disorders knowledge

Group counseling

Counseling modalities

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

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.

As an Outpatient Counselor you'll be working with patients in the Dubuque 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.

• Health and Dental
• FSA
• company paid Life/ADandD/Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match
• a generous Vacation
• Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer