What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Treatment Counselor position at Children & Families of Iowa?
Description
Are you passionate about helping people break free from addiction and build healthier lives? As a Substance Use Treatment Counselor, you’ll play a vital role in guiding clients through their recovery journey while also advancing your skills and career in behavioral health.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Make a Lasting Impact – Support clients through recovery and help them achieve stability, health, and personal growth.
- Grow Your Professional Skills – Build expertise in assessments, treatment planning, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation.
- Team Support & Collaboration – Work alongside a dedicated program director, outpatient team, and community providers who value your input.
- Flexibility for Clients & You – Balanced schedule with primarily daytime hours and only one evening per week.
- Career Development – Gain supervised experience, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance toward certification.
What You'll Do
- Complete thorough substance abuse assessments, intakes, and admission interviews.
- Deliver outpatient treatment and early intervention services with individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.
- Use Motivational Interviewing to engage clients and strengthen commitment to recovery.
- Coordinate and facilitate substance use testing; administer tests when needed.
- Collaborate with treatment team members, program director, and outside providers.
- Connect clients to community resources to support long-term recovery.
- Maintain accurate documentation meeting agency, state, and accreditation standards.
- Achieve a minimum of 22 weekly billable hours while keeping focus on client success.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Why Join Us
- Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact every day.
- Supportive Team Culture – Work in a mission-driven, respectful, and collaborative environment.
- Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, supervision, and career advancement opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a structured schedule with just one evening per week.
- Lucrative Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Flexibility – Work schedule designed to support both client needs and your work-life balance.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
- Education & Certification – Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred. Addiction certification (or eligibility within 6 months) required.
- Experience – Background working with individuals facing substance use or co-occurring disorders.
- Skills – Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills; comfortable with technology.
- Mindset – Compassionate, trauma-informed, professional, and approachable.
- Requirements – Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to pass TB test, and willingness to maintain required training/licensure.