Job Opportunities - Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa

Outpatient Counselor – Burlington Full Time Position

Description:

ADDS is committed to provide high quality treatment, rehabilitation, and educational services for persons involved in and/or concerned with substance abuse problems, problem gambling and other behavioral disorders using Recovery Oriented System of Care. We are currently seeking a Full Time Outpatient Counselor in our Burlington office.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field required. Strong preference for Master’s degree and that candidates also hold a license such as a LISW, LMHC or LMFT.
Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Iowa Board of Certification. The certification requirement may be waived as long as the employee is making satisfactory progress toward the achievement of certification within two years from the date of employment. Other professional license or certification may substitute for these requirements at the discretion of the Executive Director. ADDS may assist with training for and paying for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
Completion of Urine Specimen Collection certification, Breath Alcohol Technician certification, Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCIT), First Aid/CPR required within 6 months of hire. ADDS generally provides these trainings to employees.

Duties:

Maintain a client caseload in accordance with assigned duties. With each case, the counselor will provide for detailed records which reflect intake procedures, a social history, a comprehensive treatment plan, treatment progress, aftercare, referral, and patient management as set forth by ADDS policies and State Licensure Requirements.
Provide for individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and family therapy according to the needs of cases.
Identify those needs of the client which are incapable of being satisfactorily met by this organization and make an appropriate referral to an outside organization which can meet those needs if such an organization exists.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all client treatment in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and rules (e.g. 42-CFR-2 for substance abuse clients).
Provide for community awareness/education as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Counselor Aide – Burlington Part Time Position

Description:

ADDS is committed to provide high quality treatment, rehabilitation, and educational services for persons involved in and/or concerned with substance abuse problems, problem gambling and other behavioral disorders using Recovery Oriented System of Care. We are currently seeking a Part Time Counselor Aide in our Residential Program located in Burlington.

Qualifications:

GED or High School Diploma.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Mandatory Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse Certification within 6 months of hire
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Urine Specimen Collection Certification
First Aide/CPR

Duties:

Provide client supervision and input to clinical staff as appropriate
Assist residential program staff in carrying out duties
Participate in supervised individual, group, and other program interventions
Perform other aspects of program services including case file management, urinalysis collection, client supervision, transportation, completing room searches, mediate interactions of clients, provide detailed documentation of client activity
Supervise and document the client’s self-administration of authorized medications.
Work Holidays and fill in for full time staff while they are on vacation or sick.

Peer Recovery Coach – Burlington and Mt. Pleasant Full Time Positions

Description:

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license with good driving record required; Associate’s degree in Human Services field preferred.
Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Coach by an approved organization. Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) full training required. Whenever possible, ADDS assists with obtaining this credential.
The certification requirement may be waived as long as the employee is making satisfactory progress toward the achievement of certification and CCAR training as soon as possible but no less than 6 months from the date of employment.
Completion of Urine Specimen Collection certification, Breath Alcohol Technician certification, Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCIT), First Aid/CPR required within 6 months of hire. Whenever possible, ADDS assists with obtaining these trainings.

Duties:

Can develop a professional and supportive relationship to speak to the
experience of others with mental health and/or substance use issues and
provide support based on similar experiences.
Provide direct services to clients on an individual, group and family
basis in the office setting to teach recovery management skills, promote
personal growth, whole health wellness and assist client with recovery
goals.
Document services in agency electronic health records and any other
required documentation per grant requirements, state licensure and
CARF standards.
Work within a team model and participate in case consultations and
other discussions related to client needs as an active voice for the client.
Assist client and treatment team to identify those needs of the client
which are incapable of being satisfactorily met by this organization and
collaborate with treatment team to make an appropriate referral to an
outside organization which can meet those needs if such an organization
exists.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all client treatment in
accordance with applicable state and federal laws and rules (e.g. 42-
CFR-2 for substance abuse clients).
Other duties as assigned.

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