Residential Counselor - Make a Meaningful Impact

Area Substance Abuse Council; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

403(b) Retirement plan with match

Paid Holidays

Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave

Job summary

Area Substance Abuse Council in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor to join our treatment team. You will provide individual counseling, lead group sessions, conduct intakes, implement treatment plans, and coordinate with community agencies to support patients’ recovery journeys.

The role requires a degree in a related field, with preference for Master’s or CADC licensure. CADC within 18 months, valid driver’s license, and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling or Psychology or related field.
• Master’s degree and/or CADC/CADC license or licensure encouraged.
• Ability to obtain CADC within 18 months of hire and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to patients and facilitate group sessions.
• Conduct intakes and assessments, initiate, implement, and review treatment plans.
• Submit paperwork by deadlines and coordinate with community agencies.
• Help plan recreational activities for residential patients and be on-call as needed.
• Provide urinalysis monitoring and maintain HIPAA/42CFR confidentiality.

Skills

Counseling

Group facilitation

Intake & assessment

Documentation & reporting

Education

Human Services / Substance Abuse Counseling / Social Work / Counseling / Psychology degree

Master’s degree or CADC/CADC license (preferred)

Job description

Area Substance Abuse Council in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor to join our treatment team. You will provide individual counseling, lead group sessions, conduct intakes, implement treatment plans, and coordinate with community agencies to support patients’ recovery journeys.

The role requires a degree in a related field, with preference for Master’s or CADC licensure. CADC within 18 months, valid driver’s license, and background check are required.