Community and Family Resources is currently seeking a Counselor provider substance abuse and gambling treatment services to the patients on our Adult Women's Residential Unit. 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. • Assists 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. Schedule: • Type: Full-time • Tuesday-Saturday- Counselor- 9a-5p w/1- late night (11a-7p) Education and Experience 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. Upon hire, is a requirement of the position that the employee will seek certification as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) and subsequently as an International Alcohol & Drug Counselor (IADC), as soon as the person can meet the qualifications per the Iowa Board of Certification standards. 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. • Ability to communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are preferred but not required. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or agency employees. • Ability to apply previous experience and training to the provision of problem gambling and substance use treatment services. • Ability to establish good working relationship with clients and staff, • Ability to secure appropriate information by direct and collateral interviews, • Ability to 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. • Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time. • Ability to diffuse and manage stressful events personally and professionally. • Develop, implement, and evaluate Quality Assurance practices within the department. • Ability to use a computer including internet software, spreadsheet software, word-processing software, and electronic health record. 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 • Various 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.