Residential Counselor: Transform Lives in Recovery

Area-Substance-Abuse-Council; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; 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

ASAC is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor for its men's facility, Lost & Found, to join the treatment team and help patients learn to live a healthy life free from substance use.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in Human Services or related field; Master’s or current CADC/licensed status encouraged. CADC must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Starting pay is $25.76/hour with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Master’s degree and/or CADC or license encouraged; CADC within 18 months of hire.

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 job responsibility deadlines as assigned.
• Coordinate patient involvement with other community agencies.
• Help 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.

Skills

Counseling

Intakes & Assessments

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Human Services or related field

Master’s degree preferred

CADC license encouraged

Job description

ASAC is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor for its men's facility, Lost & Found, to join the treatment team and help patients learn to live a healthy life free from substance use.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in Human Services or related field; Master’s or current CADC/licensed status encouraged. CADC must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Starting pay is $25.76/hour with a full benefits package.