Outpatient Gambling Addiction Counselor

Join our team at Community and Family Resources knows that addiction comes in many forms. While problem gambling may not present some of the physical health issues we see with drugs and alcohol, it can be just as devastating. Our Gambling Treatment Counselors work to spread awareness in the community about our gambling programs, and to treat those seeking treatment for Gambling Addiction.

We are currently seeking candidates for our Gambling Addiction Counselor position in Des Moines, IA. If you want to be part of a dynamic team of counselors dedicated to helping those suffering from a variety of addiction issues, we invite you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts individual assessment sessions for completion of comprehensive assessment histories of clients and participates with direct supervisor in development of recommendations.
• Assists in the development, coordination, and evaluation of the treatment program.
• Participates in coordination of community awareness programs concerning problem gambling and substance use,

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: 40+ hours each week. Generally Monday-Friday, with some flexibility available for candidate scheduling needs.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related field is required. 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.
• Current certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (tCADC, CADC, or IADC) is preferred, but not required. Candidates must have ability to get certification within 12 months of employment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, 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.

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.