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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 2372

Posted On 08/06/2021

Job Overview

Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 available!

We are GROWING! Under CCBHC, we recently opened A New Day walk-in behavioral health clinic. This clinic will provide urgent, high-quality crisis behavioral treatment for people who are experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis in our community. Apply today to be a part of this groundbreaking opportunity!

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

About the Program

Hillcrest's Anna B. Lawther Academy provides residential treatment programs for behaviorally challenged teens that are highly respected and nationally accredited. The academy is one of only a few providers in the State of Iowa that provides a full continuum of residential services on one beautifully landscaped campus with excellent facilities, and is located in Dubuque, Iowa. These continuum of services include: foster group care, a dual-diagnosis Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children (PMIC), an emergency youth shelter, supervised apartment living, an on campus therapeutic school, therapy and medication management, primary physical health care, and Integrated Health Home programming.

Your Responsibilities

As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) you will be responsible for coordinating specific treatment interventions relating to issues of substance abuse and chemical dependency. You will likewise ensure accurate methods of intervention and treatment are utilized for clients with issues including substance abuse and chemical dependency. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Providing substance abuse assessments, individual and group therapy to clients with substance abuse and chemical dependency issues
  • Completing thorough assessment of needs on all Dual-Diagnosis clients
  • Providing substance abuse/chemical dependency group therapy
  • Monitoring client progress related to substance abuse treatment goals, including individual sessions with clients
  • Providing substance abuse/chemical dependency education to clients and their families

What You Need

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor as described by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse Certification
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Possess the skills necessary to provide individual and group therapy and family education related to substance abuse/chemical dependency
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the disease concept of chemical dependency as well as the theories of personality, abnormal psychology and human growth and development
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills and a personal investment in the interdisciplinary treatment team process

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Bachelor's degree in a highly relevant area of study, such as: Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, or Criminal Justice
  • Prior experience in the treatment of clients with Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency issues and an understanding of psychological and social work interventions

Competitive compensation and benefits package including:

  • Heath insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Staff development and training
  • Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 available

Additional Information

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job posting are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. A complete list of job duties may be requested at any time during the job application process. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks and drug screening. EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Primary Contact

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Human Resources

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563-557-8211

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-207-5051

Fax

humanresources@hillcrest-fs.org

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care
Human and Social Services

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays


Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20210806

End Date

20220811

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Hillcrest Family Services

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help.  In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well.  Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community InvolvementWith primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~