Substance Abuse Counselor

3 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL ASAC Full time
Substance Use Counselor Job Description

Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is a dynamic organization that offers a unique opportunity for a Substance Use Counselor to join our team. As a Substance Use Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing counseling, assessments, and coordinating insurance authorizations for substance use disorder patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individual counseling, assessments, and crisis support to assigned patients in substance use treatment programs.
  • Initiate, implement, and review treatment plans for all assigned patients.
  • Facilitate group counseling sessions and initiate family counseling as needed.
  • Collaborate with medication management programs and coordinate patient involvement with care navigators and other community agencies.
  • Act as the on-call counselor on a rotating basis and provide support for other patients when needed.
  • Provide urinalysis monitoring and complete patient charting and recordkeeping as required for billing and reporting purposes.
  • Follow up with patients who are no shows or need follow-up assessments upon completion of treatment.
  • Provide information for grant and contract funding as required.
Requirements:

A Master's degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check are also required.

Benefits:

ASAC offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a match.



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