Outpatient Addictions Counselor H
Outpatient Addictions Counselor H
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Family Life Center - Ames IA
Full Time
4 Year Degree
$20.74 - $31.10 Hourly
Evening
Behavioral Health/Therapy
We are YSS!
YSS is looking for a empathetic insightful and skilled Outpatient Addictions Counselor to help us make a lasting difference in the lives of young people facing substance use disorders. In this position you will play a vital role in supporting youth navigating substance use challenges by providing assessments and delivering both individual and group counseling in a safe respectful and empowering environment.
Your role is instrumental in fostering mutual trust while guiding clients toward recovery and personal growth. As part of your daily responsibilities you can expect to:
- Lead Individual and Group Counseling Sessions: Facilitate engaging and therapeutic sessions that offer clients the space to explore challenges celebrate progress and receive constructive feedback.
- Empower Client Autonomy: Support each clients right to make their own choices and respectfully help them navigate the natural consequences and reactions to those decisions.
- Develop and Implement Treatment Plans: Collaborate with clients to create personalized treatment plans and take an active role in putting those plans into action.
- Provide Crisis Intervention: Respond effectively and compassionately to clients experiencing crisis ensuring safety and emotional support.
- Conduct Educational Programming: Facilitate Substance Abuse Awareness Groups to promote understanding and informed decision-making around substance use and recovery.
This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
We value your lived experience.
Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction with at least two years of current continuous recovery Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing
If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety providing mentorship guidance and hope to residents we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your addition to a welcoming workplace collaborative and supportive colleagues and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first YSS offers the followingbenefits for this position:
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Accrued PTO plus paid time off for holidays your birthday and volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
This isnt just a job - its a chance to be the spark in someones story. If youre ready to inspire connect and lead with purpose apply today and become part of something meaningful at YSS.
What we ask...
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Human Services Psychology Counseling or a related discipline *
- Formal training in substance use disorders
- A minimum of two years of experience providing individual group or family therapy
- An Iowa Substance Abuse Counselor Certification either a temporary-CADC or a CADC/IADC.
- If you are not certifiedat the time of hire you will be required to complete certification within six months
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- A Masters degree in a related field *
- Committed to ethical practice and maintaining high standards of care
- Proven success working with high-risk adolescents and their families with an ability to build rapport and establish trust
- Demonstrates exceptional communication skillsclear compelling and confident whether speaking writing listening or presenting
- A natural collaborator who thrives in team environments and brings creative problem-solving adaptability and emotional intelligence to every interaction
- Strong organizational skillsable to manage time effectively juggle multiple priorities and follow through on responsibilities with precision
The IDEAL Candidate Will:
- Be mission-driven with a commitment to equity inclusion and positive social impact
- Approachtheir work with humility respect and sensitivity honoring the diverse lived experiences of the individuals we serve
- Knowledgeable in Trauma-Informed Care with a clear understanding of its role in youth development and recovery
- Demonstrate reliability and independence managing responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Speaka second language (especially one spoken in our communities).
Who we are (and why youll love us)...
Were YSSone of Iowas oldest and largest nonprofits dedicated to uplifting youth and putting kids first (because they deserve nothing less!). Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive through education counseling and support that actually makes a a passionate diverse leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus (yep its as cool as it sounds) were growing fast and thinking big. Were not just keeping up with the timeswere shaping the future of care for youth and families in Iowa. Want to know more about our mission and all the awesome things were up to Visit !
At YSS we dont just talk about diversity and inclusionwe live it celebrate it and grow from it every day. We believe the best teams are made up of all kinds of people with all kinds of perspectives. Thats what makes us strong creative and downright proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and were all about creating a space where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to succeedno matter your background identity or hairstyle. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is woven into everything we do and were always working to do better together.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages!- Most of our communication with applicants happens through emailstraight from our Paycom system. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too just in case our message took a detour). Got questions about your application or just want to say hi Shoot us an email at - were happy to help!
The YSS Hiring Process
- Apply Fill out the online app at Well check out your skills and experience.
- Interview Phone video or in-personwell chat and get to know you.
- References Send us three people who can sing your praises.
- Screening Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
- Offer If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.
* Applicable Degrees: Addiction Counseling Addiction Studies Adolescent Psychology Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Child Psychology Clinical Mental Health Corrections Counseling Criminal Justice Education Family Science Family Studies Family Therapy Human Services Juvenile Justice Juvenile Rehabilitation Mental Health Nursing Psychology Public Administration Public Health Rehabilitation Services Social Work Therapeutic Recreation Youth Development Youth Services
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Employment Type
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