Substance Use Counselor

Recover Together - Urbandale, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Urbandale, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Substance Use Counselor at Groups Recover Together, you will play a pivotal role in the lives of individuals seeking recovery from opioid addiction. Our organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient treatment that integrates medication, weekly group therapy, and care navigation. We believe that recovery extends beyond the confines of an office visit, and our holistic approach is designed to support individuals in rebuilding their lives. You will be part of a cross-functional care team that includes prescribers, care navigators, peer recovery coaches, and office managers, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality clinical treatment and support. In this position, your primary focus will be on leading group therapy sessions, which are essential for fostering community and building recovery skills among our members. You will have the autonomy to lead these sessions using your expertise, without the burden of managing every aspect of care alone. Your responsibilities will include managing your schedule and caseload, collaborating with team members on clinical service delivery, and documenting members' progress through outcome measures and client feedback. Additionally, you will conduct intake assessments to determine the appropriateness of individuals for our program and engage in community relations activities to promote our mission. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, professional development, and a clear career path based on merit. You will have the opportunity to invest in your growth with paid time off for training and an annual stipend for continued education. Our commitment to quality care and member success is at the heart of everything we do, and as a Counselor, you will be integral to this mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the treatment team and coordinate decisions about the member's treatment.
• Manage a schedule and caseload that supports the needs of the office and region.
• Collaborate with other team members regarding the clinical service model.
• Lead 2-3 1-hour group therapy sessions that build recovery skills and foster community.
• Document members' progress using outcome measures and client feedback.
• Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals' appropriateness for the program.
• Engage in community relations activities to promote Groups and its mission.
• Attend and participate in community meetings related to substance abuse and addiction topics.

Requirements

• An active Iowa independently licensed behavioral health license or certification (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, CADC).
• Compassion, collaboration, and commitment to quality care.
• Ability to work 2-3 evenings per week up to 9pm as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mental health, social work, substance use disorder treatment, therapy, human services, or social services.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary with a generous paid time off package.
• Health, vision, dental insurance, and 401k with matching contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for training and an annual stipend for continued education.
• Clear career path based on merit.