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Substance Use Counselor

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center·Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality individual and group counseling and therapy for patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Manage patient recovery through treatment planning, assessments, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical staff.

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking

  • Substance
  • Use
  • Counselor - tCADC,
  • CADC
  • Full
  • Time
  • Hours: (36 hours/week)
  • Monday -
  • Friday 5:30
  • AM - 2:00
  • PM
  • Our
  • Benefits: Semi-Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees) Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
  • Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
  • Our
  • Team: Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments. Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
  • Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required; Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field; Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques. Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards). Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists. Licenses/Certifications: Required: CADC or tCADC Must be eligible to sit for the CADC exam to obtain tCADC (temporary certification) We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-BS1 #LI-CTC

Requirements

Requires a minimum of an Associate's degree in social or health services and a CADC or tCADC certification. Candidates must have experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings and familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Semi-Annual Bonus Program
  • Employer-paid Clinical Supervision
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Closes
Jul 15, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center is a premier provider of medically supervised medication-assisted treatment for adults 18 and older. To promote successful recovery from addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids, this center provides effective...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size11-50 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.

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