Job Opportunities

Intensive 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 Intensive Outpatient Counselor in our Burlington location.

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 LMSW, 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. 
• 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.

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 State Licensure Requirements and CARF.
• Provide for individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and family therapy according to the needs of cases and as requested by the supervisor.
• 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 requested by the supervisor.
• Ensure verification and accuracy of third party payer information such as Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other payers throughout the client’s care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Prevention Specialist – 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 Prevention Specialist in our Burlington office.

Qualifications:             

• B.A. in health sciences field or education preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in the substance use disorder field or teaching preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Current certification in the field of Prevention or obtain Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification within 18 months of employment. Whenever possible, ADDS assists with obtaining this credential.
• Completion of Urine Specimen Collection Certification, Breath Alcohol Technician Certification, Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Certification, Certification in Evidence Based Curricula, and Prime for Life Certification training within six months of hire. Whenever possible, ADDS assists with obtaining these trainings.

Duties:

• Apply the steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework to deliver
  Prevention Intervention Strategies and Activities across the lifespan.Provide Technical Assistance and Evidence Base Programming to the
  Area School Systems and Education Agencies, Institutions of Higher
  Education, and Community Partners and Coalitions in Service Area.
• Develop and conduct programs as outlined by the specific grants
  assigned.
• Teach Driving Unimpaired classes within assigned service county.
• Keep accurate records of the work done and submit to the Prevention
  Supervisor for reporting to the State and Board of Directors.
• Provide urinalysis testing, breath alcohol testing, and office coverage as
  needed.
• Provide necessary services as outlined in the specific grants assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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 Full Time Peer Recovery Coaches in our Burlington, Keokuk, and Mt. Pleasant offices (3 positions total).

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.

Secretary / Receptionist – Mt. Pleasant 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 Secretary / Receptionist in our Mt. Pleasant office.

Qualifications:

• One year of office training beyond high school or three years of secretarial or receptionist experience
• Proficient in computer software applications; typing, telephone, office management skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Urine Specimen Collection certification, eScreen certification, Breath Alcohol Technician certification, and Notary Public within 6 months of hire.

Duties:

• Serve as program secretary by maintaining filing systems as necessary and producing required reports, records and correspondence, including insurance eligibility and verification, appointment scheduling through the electronic health record system or referral calls, schedules, packets, and client lists.
• Serve as receptionist for the agency and act as goodwill representative
  of the organization with a focus on customer service to visitors, clients,
  guests, referral sources and co-workers.
• Primary responsibility for telephone communications within the
  organization, including system orientation, training and maintenance.
• Manage inventory of office supplies and materials and submit an order
  to replenish items needed.
• Make copies of frequently used forms on the Risograph.
• Provide typing services for assigned staff.
• Provide telephone coverage for the office.
• Maintain program library of literary and audiovisual materials
• Maintain accounts receivable for the office through the use of
  Electronic Health Record system.
• Assist in Drug Free Workplace Program and Federal Probation
  urinalysis collection as needed.
• Enroll clients in DUI Class, Juvenile Diversion Class, .05 Educations
  class, collect necessary fees and issue a receipt.
• 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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