Community and Family Resources is seeking a Counselor to complete substance use evaluations with our patients and determine appropriate level of care at our Des Moines location. This person will join a dynamic team of individuals that truly care about those that they serve and are excited about the assisting others in the recovery process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intake/Assessments:
  • Assists clients in completion of necessary assessment forms/documents.
  • Conducts individual assessment sessions for completion of comprehensive assessment histories of clients.
  • Participates with the direct supervisor in development of recommendations for clients.
  • Prepares and distributes assessment results, reports, etc., as required and requested.
  • Assists in other assessment processes as required and requested.
• Support Services:
  • Assists individuals and families in the intervention process through educational and planning sessions and, when feasible, participates in the interventions.
  • Maintains appropriate client and pre-client case records.
  • Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by this agency or when this agency’s services are not appropriate.
  • Provides training for agency staff in areas of own expertise.
• Community Education and Prevention:
  • Participates in coordination of community awareness programs concerning problem-gambling and substance use,
  • Provides community education about problem gambling and substance use when consistent with program philosophy and personal expertise.

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 to 5:30 and Saturday 9 am until 1 pm.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Candidates are required have current certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC or IADC).
• Bachelors or Masters degree required, preferably in social or behavioral sciences or related field. Candidates with an Associates degree and 3+ years of experience as a substance use or gambling treatment counselor may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of problem gambling and substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the principles of recording and report writing.
• Knowledge of 42CFR and HIPPA and how it relates to agency.
• Knowledge of CARF and IDPH licensure standards.
• Knowledge of public/private welfare, health care, problem gambling and substance use agencies available in the area served by this agency.
• Computer skills including ability to use internet software, spreadsheet software, word-processing software, and electronic health record.
• Ability to communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are preferred but not required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or agency employees.
• Ability to apply previous experience and training to the provision of problem gambling and substance use treatment services.
• Ability to establish good working relationship with clients and staff.
• Ability to secure appropriate information by direct and collateral interviews.
• Ability to analyze problems presented, to bring agency/community resources to bear within policies and regulations, and to develop and implement effective courses of action.
• Skill in client evaluation, therapeutic planning, and integrating best practices into the therapeutic milieu.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to diffuse and manage stressful events personally and professionally.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate Quality Assurance practices within the department.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise case records and to keep other relevant records.
• Ability to meet the demands of an intense level of documentation.
• Ability to work with and coordinate mental health services for clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
• Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others).

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Must have the ability to move within and between agency buildings, standing, sitting, lifting and manipulating objects typically found in this work environment.
• May be required to work at any agency building as needed/directed and be responsible for her/his own transportation.
• May experience traumatic situations including hostile clients, clients’ family members, and/or responsible parties.
• May be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal (VDT).

Benefits:

CFR offers a comprehensive benefit package, including IPERS, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off (4 weeks during the first year of employment), 9 paid holidays, 401(k), paid training, and more!

Application Process:

Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. Candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. CFR is a nicotine free employer.3

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable person(s) with disabilities to perform the essential functions.