Residential Treatment Counselor- Women's Program

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Intake/assessment: Assists clients in completion of necessary assessment forms/documents.
  • Conducts individual assessment sessions for completion of psychosocial histories of clients.
  • Participates with Program Supervisor in development of recommendations for clients.
  • Prepares and distributes assessment results, reports, etc. as required and requested.
  • Affords support in other assessment processes as required and requested.
• Support services: Assists individuals and families in the intervention process through educational and planning sessions and, when feasible, participates in the interventions.
  • Maintains appropriate client and pre-client case records.
  • Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by the agency or when agency services are inappropriate.
  • Provides training for agency staff in areas of own expertise.
• Treatment services: Provides client orientation to treatment services.
  • Assists in the development, coordination, and evaluation of treatment program.
  • Conducts individual and family sessions consistent with treatment plans.
  • Develops and coordinates individual treatment plans with client, Program Director, and referral sources.
  • Facilitates groups as required and provides follow-up services.
  • May be asked to act as Program Supervisor’s designee in interviewing each client before admission in order to preview all intake data with client.
• Community education and prevention: Participates in coordination of community awareness programs concerning substance use and problem gambling.
  • Provides community education about substance use and problem gambling when consistent with program philosophy and personal expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution, preferably in the social or behavioral sciences is required.
• Three years of experience as a full-time substance use and/or gambling treatment counselor can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• CADC or IADC in Iowa or state that has reciprocity or be seeking a certification.

Required Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of substance use and problem gambling treatment.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of substance use and problem gambling.
• Knowledge of the principles or recording and report writing.
• Knowledge of 42CFR and how it applies to Community & Family Resources.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of CARF and IDPH licensure standards.
• Knowledge of public/private welfare, health care, and substance use/gambling treatment agencies available in the area served by the agency.

Required Skills

• Communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are preferred but not required.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of clients or agency employees.
• Apply previous experience and training to the provision of problem gambling and substance use treatment services.
• Establish good working relationship with clients and staff.
• Secure appropriate information by direct and collateral interviews.
• Analyze problems presented, to bring agency/community resources to bear within policies and regulations, and to develop and implement effective courses of action.
• Skill in client evaluation, therapeutic planning, and integrating best practices into the therapeutic milieu.
• Manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Diffuse and manage stressful events personally and professionally.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Quality Assurance practices within the department.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Application Process

• Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume.
• Candidates will be required to complete a background check, (Observed) drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.