Vera French Community Mental Health Center
Location
Davenport, Iowa
Provide counseling and support to clients with substance abuse disorders while collaborating with the ACT team to wrap necessary services around them. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, designing tailored treatment plans, and participating in an on-call crisis intervention rotation.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and CADC certification with IADC licensure preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of supervised experience in substance abuse services and a valid driver's license.
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
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.
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