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Outpatient Substance Use Counselor

2/20/2026

The Outpatient Counselor will manage a caseload of outpatient clients, initiating, implementing, and reviewing treatment plans while coordinating all service delivery for assigned individuals. This role also involves facilitating group and individual counseling sessions and coordinating client involvement with external agencies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

ASAC is a leader in providing substance use and gambling disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services in the state of Iowa. Licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health's Division of Behavioral Health and accredited by CARF, ASAC’s team of Certified Prevention Specialists, counselors and direct care staff follow the continuum of care to ensure individuals and communities are safe, healthy and drug-free. Serving more than 3,300 individuals per year across a seven-county service area, ASAC offers treatment using a whole-person approach including specialized services for adolescents, pregnant women, mothers with children and adults. ASAC is part of the IDPH Integrated Provider Network, with services funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health and the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

About the Role

Description

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

As an Outpatient Counselor you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating group and individual sessions for patients seeking assistance with substance use disorders. This role will be primarily stationed at our Maquoketa location, with travel to Clinton on designated days.

Key Duties:

Manages and maintains a caseload of outpatient clients
Initiates, implements, and reviews a treatment plan for all assigned clients
Coordinates all service delivery for assigned clients
Provides individual counseling to all assigned clients
Facilitate group counseling for selected clients
Coordinates client involvement with other agencies
Attends training as needed and directed, provides education and information to other community and general public
Provides urinalysis monitoring on an as needed basis; maintains contact with referring agency or person; and conducts intake and assessments on a regular basis.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, human services, counseling or related field, a Master's degree and a certification from the IBC is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation, this role starts at $24.07 with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

Join the area’s leader in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders and problem gambling. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.

ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingComprehensive AssessmentsGroup CounselingIndividual CounselingCaseload ManagementTreatment PlanningService CoordinationUrinalysis MonitoringIntake ProceduresClient Education