Outpatient Counselor: Substance Use & Group Therapy

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

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