Assertive Community Treatment Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a ACT Team Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide counsel and support to clients with substance abuse disorders, educate families/natural supports in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and collaborate with substance abuse providers to link clients to the appropriate level of care. Position works as part of the ACT team to wrap all necessary services and supports around clients and participates in the on-call rotation as assigned.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Meets with clients to obtain personal information and medical histories and consults with other professionals to get a clear picture of the client's status and extent of problems.
• Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to client's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.
• Uses a combination of individual and group counseling sessions to help clients and observe their attitudes and readiness to accept help and guidance.
• Serve as a substance abuse counselor to individuals, families, and groups.
• Assess and track a client's stages of change readiness and stages of recovery using knowledge of motivational interviewing and outreach techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive substance abuse assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health; attend to members' critical substance issues providing interventions as appropriate.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide crisis intervention as assigned by ACT Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Clinical Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in psychology, sociology, or public health preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), with IADC licensure preferred.
• Must be currently licensed by the state of Iowa per degree.
• Must have at least two years of documented supervised experience in providing substance abuse services and working with persons with co-occurring disorders.

Skills and Experience Preferred:

• Considerable knowledge of Substance Abuse principles and practices in appropriate specialty, mental health.
• Ability to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate substance abuse and mental health services.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques, as well as knowledge of current developments in the field of Substance Abuse, including current complexities of the healthcare industry.
• Considerable interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Must carry a valid driver's license and have current automobile insurance in accordance with Vera French policy. 
• All Vera French employees that transport a Vera French client in his/her personal vehicle must also have a D-3 Chauffeur's License.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening

Trainings

• Ongoing in-house trainings (CPR, Medication Management & more)
• Access to online learning courses
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program (eligible after one year)
• Professional development opportunities to expand your clinical expertise

What We Offer

• Group Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
• Delta Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)
• Supplemental Life & Short-Term Disability options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 3% employer contribution (vested day one)
  • 25% match on employee contributions up to 6%
• Paid Time Off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 9 paid sick days
  • 2 weeks vacation
  • 1 Vera French Day

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.