Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 129292

Posted On 03/26/2025

Job Overview

Full-time and Part-time positions available!Â

Your Responsibilities

As the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( Substance Abuse Counselor), Â you will be responsible for coordinating specific treatment interventions relating to issues of substance abuse and chemical dependency. You will likewise ensure accurate methods of intervention and treatment are utilized for clients with issues including substance abuse and chemical dependency. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing substance abuse assessments, individual and group therapy to clients with substance abuse and chemical dependency issues

• Completing thorough assessment of needs on all Dual-Diagnosis clients

• Providing substance abuse/chemical dependency group therapy

• Monitoring client progress related to substance abuse treatment goals, including individual sessions with clients

• Providing substance abuse/chemical dependency education to clients and their families

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What You Need

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor as described  by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse Certification

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Possess the skills necessary to provide individual and group therapy and family education related to substance abuse/chemical dependency

• Demonstrate knowledge of the disease concept of chemical dependency as well as the theories of personality, abnormal psychology and human growth and development

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills and a personal investment in the interdisciplinary treatment team process

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What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in a highly relevant area of study, such as: Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, or Criminal Justice

• Other Mental Health/Social Work licensure (LMSW/LMHC)

• Prior experience in the treatment of clients with Substance  Abuse/Chemical Dependency issues and an understanding of psychological and social work interventions

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Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)Â with profit sharing and employer matchÂ

• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)

• 10 paid holidays

• 80 hours sick time

• 2 wellness days

• Staff development and training

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans

• Employer paid CEU's through Relias

• PerkSpot- employee discount program

• Employee assistance program

• Advancement opportunities

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About the Program

Hillcrest Community Mental Health Center's provide outpatient therapy and medication management services to children and adults. We provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment and walk-in crisis services. We have a team of Therapists and Psychiatric ARNP's to provide mental health services including individual, marriage, and family therapy on an outpatient basis.Â

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About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Weâ€TMre a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Human and Social Services

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

129292

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250326

End Date

20250522

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Hillcrest Family Services

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~