Substance Use Disorder Counselor

We have a full-time position available for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor at our West Des Moines clinic location.

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Report To: Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. This involves conducting thorough assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering individual and group therapy sessions. The counselor is dedicated to helping clients achieve their recovery goals by offering support, guidance, and education tailored to their needs.

As part of UCS Healthcare, team members will follow all laws and regulations, including those at the Federal, State, and Local level. They will also adhere to all UCS policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality, HIPAA/ 42CFR part 2, and all CARF requirements. All team members will operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare’s core values, work effectively in a team environment, provide or support patient-centered services, and strive to assist UCS Healthcare in delivering the highest level of care.

Essential Functions

Other Functions

Minimum Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (tCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with Iowa Board of Certification. Full CADC is required within one year of hire.
• Must excel in team environment, adhere to agency policy and procedures, engage in critical thinking, and utilize problem solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work with diverse populations and handle sensitive information confidentially.

Preferred Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate's, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Previous experience in substance use disorder counseling and with group facilitation.
• Demonstrates understanding of substance use disorders and comprehension of counseling theories.

Supervisory Responsibility: NA

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• A valid driver's license is required and liability insurance or an equivalent means of reliable personal transportation and coverage as travel within the state of Iowa may be necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Full-time; 40 hours a week with up to 2 evenings or regular Saturday availability required