What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Area Substance Abuse Council?
Description
Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is seeking a dynamic, full-time Residential Counselor to work with pregnant women and women with children at our Heart of Iowa facility. This Residential Counselor serves 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.
As the Residential Counselor you will:
- 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 youth outpatient 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 Bachelor’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, 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 a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check. As a condition of employment new hires will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.
Salary and Benefits
ASAC offers competitive compensation, with additional compensation for MA level candidates or those with certification or licensure. 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.
ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer