What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Substance Use Counselor position at Area Substance Abuse Council?
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 will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating group and individual sessions for patients seeking assistance with substance use disorders. This role will be primarily stationed at our Maquoketa location, with travel to Clinton on designated days.
Key Duties:
- Manages and maintains a caseload of outpatient clients
- Initiates, implements, and reviews a treatment plan for all assigned clients
- Coordinates all service delivery for assigned clients
- Provides individual counseling to all assigned clients
- Facilitate group counseling for selected clients
- Coordinates client involvement with other agencies
- Attends training as needed and directed, provides education and information to other community and general public
- Provides urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis; maintains contact with referring agency or person; and conducts intake and assessments on a regular basis.
Requirements
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, human services, counseling or related field, a Master's degree and a certification from the IBC is preferred.
Salary and Benefits
ASAC offers competitive compensation, this role starts at $24.07 with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, 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. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.
ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $24