Join a team that's making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Outpatient Counselor to provide services through our State Opioid Response (SOR) Program and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Services. This position offers the opportunity to work with individuals on their recovery journey by providing evidence-based treatment, care coordination, and support for those experiencing substance misuse and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This position is partially funded through the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant and plays an important role in expanding access to quality substance use disorder treatment and recovery services within our communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related human services field preferred.
• Must obtain tCADC (Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting individuals in their recovery journey.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• IPERS Retirement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays including your birthday
• Supportive team environment with excellent supervision and collaboration
• Positive work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible worksite

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying outstanding benefits and a welcoming work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to changing lives through compassionate behavioral health care. EOE AD#2621

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The behavioral health department supports, empowers and connects with individuals, families and communities so that healthy choices are made, and lives are changed.  The Outpatient Counselor will provide support and therapeutic services to clients suffering from substance use disorder, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and work with those participating in outpatient programs. Community outreach, early intervention, and recovery services are included in our care continuum.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Complete department orientation during introductory period. 
2. Responsible to determine appropriateness of an admission with the assistance of Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral Health Director.
3. Doing all required paperwork for admission.
4. Doing competent and timely counseling with person either in group or individually.
5. Completing all documentation of such work and completing of discharge summaries and state forms when the client leave the program for whatever reason in a timely manner.
6. Responsible for client orientation.
7. Responsible for making appropriate referrals for psychological or psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment.
8. Marital, financial, or educational counseling and any other aspect that will enhance the client’s life through treatment.
9. Responsible for performing all duties necessary to maintain the facility during their shift, including duties in other areas of responsibility as assigned.
10. Responsible for maintaining public relations between the agency and community resources.
11. Providing information on the range of substance use disorder and problem gambling services available in the community.
12. Speaking engagements to assist with community awareness and consultation in the field of substance use disorder/problem gambling.
13. Participate in the total Quality Improvement Plan as called for in the Plan.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

1. Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

2. Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license, automobile, and current valid insurance in order to travel to designation locations.

3. Knowledge of Agency’s policies, practices and procedures.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and various other business and community contacts.

5. Ability to work with confidential information.

6. Ability to work in a team-based environment.

7. Ability to adapt to the organization’s changing needs.

NOTE:  A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential functions.  All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty or function proficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer BA / BS degree with college level credit in Substance Use Disorder or its related fields of:  Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, or Criminal Justice; or Master’s level degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field preferred. Must be certified by IBC or licensed by appropriate accrediting body within twelve months of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing:

Must be able to read documents and use computer.

X

Hearing:

Must be able to communicate with staff, and other agencies.

X

Standing/Walking/Moving/Driving

X

Climbing/Stoop/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/

Pushing

X

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:

Must be able to write, type, and use phone system/copier/fax machine.

X

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

This factor measures the surrounding or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable.  Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, fuel, dirt, heat fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.  Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  Furthermore, this document does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.