Residential Certified Counselor

Job Details:

Location:

Ember Recovery Campus
- Cambridge, IA 50046. Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $24.00 Hourly.

Travel Percentage :
Minimal.

Shift: Day. Category:
Direct Care
- Residential Addiction Treatment.

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling using a variety of therapeutic approaches to support adolescents and their families.
• Facilitate skill-building activities and provide crisis intervention to help youth develop healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
• Collaborate with the residential treatment team to support individualized care plans and successful transitions back into the community.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with YSS standards and third‑party payer requirements.
• Maintain required schedules for counseling sessions, groups, meetings, and administrative responsibilities.
• Handle confidential information and documentation with professionalism, care, and discretion.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional expectations related to counseling certification and YSS policies.
• Build strong partnerships with adolescents, families, coworkers, and community providers through effective communication and collaboration.

You’re a compassionate counselor who believes every young person has the ability to heal, grow, and create a brighter future. You bring clinical knowledge, empathy, and a steady presence to your work with adolescents and families. You’re skilled at building trust, navigating challenging conversations, and helping youth develop the tools they need to overcome barriers and thrive.

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flu shots and mental health support resources
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field (experience may be substituted for degree).
• Temporary Certification by the Iowa Board for Substance Abuse as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is required.
• A full CADC is required within 6 months.

• Two years of full time experience in the delivery of substance use services to adolescents in a public or private organization.
• Client focused and able to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with others.
• Is an active, patient, listener.
• Uses critical thinking skills to problems solve.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.

• Is dependable, self-motivated, and great at taking initiative.
• Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Brings humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
• Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

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