Residential Counselor

ASAC; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Fertility Benefits

FSA

Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance

EAP

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with match

Vacation

Job summary

ASAC invites applications for a full-time Residential Counselor role in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will provide direct counseling services, conduct intakes, and coordinate treatment plans within a residential setting.

The position requires a degree in a human services field; CADC/license encouraged, with CADC anticipated within 18 months and a background check. Competitive benefits are included with starting wage details in the posting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Master’s degree and/or CADC license are encouraged to apply.
• Must obtain CADC within 18 months of hire; valid driver’s license and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to patients and facilitate group sessions.
• Conduct intakes and assessments, initiate, implement, and review treatment plans for all assigned patients.
• Submit paperwork and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate patient involvement with community agencies.
• Plan and implement recreational activities for residential patients.
• Act as on-call counselor on a rotating basis.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR.

Skills

Counseling

Intake assessments

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Master’s degree or CADC license encouraged

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.

We are looking for a full-time Residential Counselor to join our team at ASAC! Our counselors serve as a key member of the treatment team by providing services to patients that help them learn to live a safe, healthy, and productive life free from substance use.

Key Duties

• Provide individual counseling to patients and facilitate group sessions.
• Conduct intakes and assessments, initiate, implement, and review treatment plans for all assigned patients.
• Submit paperwork and meet job responsibility deadlines as assigned.
• Coordinate patient involvement with other community agencies.
• Help to plan and implement recreational activities for residential patients.
• Act as the on-call counselor on a rotating basis and assist the overall residential team as needed.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field. Candidates with a Master’s degree and/or current t-CADC, CADC, or license are also encouraged to apply. This position requires staff to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire, have a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check.

Salary and Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation starting at $25.76 per hour which generally equates to $53,580 per year, with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience in substance use counseling.

• Health and Dental
• Fertility Benefits
• 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

Join the area’s leader in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders and problem gambling.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.