Substance Use Treatment Counselor en Children & Families of Iowa

Description

Are you passionate about helping people break free from addiction and build healthier lives? As a Substance Use Treatment Counselor, you’ll play a vital role in guiding clients through their recovery journey while also advancing your skills and career in behavioral health.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a Lasting Impact – Support clients through recovery and help them achieve stability, health, and personal growth. 
• Grow Your Professional Skills – Build expertise in assessments, treatment planning, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation. 
• Team Support & Collaboration – Work alongside a dedicated program director, outpatient team, and community providers who value your input. 
• Flexibility for Clients & You – Balanced schedule with primarily daytime hours and only one evening per week. 
• Career Development – Gain supervised experience, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance toward certification.

What You'll Do

• Complete thorough substance abuse assessments, intakes, and admission interviews. 
• Deliver outpatient treatment and early intervention services with individualized treatment plans. 
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices. 
• Use Motivational Interviewing to engage clients and strengthen commitment to recovery. 
• Coordinate and facilitate substance use testing; administer tests when needed. 
• Collaborate with treatment team members, program director, and outside providers. 
• Connect clients to community resources to support long-term recovery. 
• Maintain accurate documentation meeting agency, state, and accreditation standards. 
• Achieve a minimum of 22 weekly billable hours while keeping focus on client success. 
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing learning opportunities. 

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact every day.
• Supportive Team Culture – Work in a mission-driven, respectful, and collaborative environment. 
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, supervision, and career advancement opportunities. 
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a structured schedule with just one evening per week. 
• Lucrative Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more. 
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. 
• Flexibility – Work schedule designed to support both client needs and your work-life balance.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Education & Certification – Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred. Addiction certification (or eligibility within 6 months) required.
• Experience – Background working with individuals facing substance use or co-occurring disorders.
• Skills – Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills; comfortable with technology.
• Mindset – Compassionate, trauma-informed, professional, and approachable. 
• Requirements – Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to pass TB test, and willingness to maintain required training/licensure.