Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center – Sioux Center, Iowa

Seasons Center Mission Statement:

Guiding Individuals and Families towards a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Why Choose Seasons?

• Great Benefits
• Ongoing Training Opportunities, including Continuing Education Credits
• Family Focused and Promotes Self-Care
• Clinical Supervision Available
• Approved NHSC Loan Repayment Site

About the Job

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will:

• Provide direct confidential substance abuse counseling to clients and families in both an individual and group setting
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Develop client treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on individual client strengths and needs
• Review and modify such treatment plans as needed to correspond with changes in clients' status
• Educate clients and families about addiction issues and available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as mental health providers, doctors, nurses, social workers, courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies
• Exhibits cultural competency by being knowledgeable and aware of the various cultures in our service area

Salary Range

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour (Depending on years of experience, education, and license level)

• A certification in substance abuse counseling in the state of Iowa (CADC, IADC, IAADC) or the ability to obtain one is required
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required
• A licensed Master’s level therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW or LMFT) is preferred but not required
• Experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders is preferred but not required
• Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required

Questions About the Job?

For more information, please visit us as www.seasonscenter.org or contact Laura at 712-363-3172.

See a full list of benefits available to all eligible employees are available at the bottom of the careers tab at www.seasonscenter.org.

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seasons does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is nationally accredited through COA Accreditation. COA Accreditation means that Seasons Center’s programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards.