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| Addiction Counselor Adolescent Center | |
| Agency: Jackson Recovery Centers | Date Posted: 07/01/2009 |
| Description: Fulltime, days to evenings Bachelor’s Degree and experience in human services. Strong skills with adolescents, good interpersonal and communications skills. This is an entry level opportunity to develop skills in substance abuse treatment and to prepare an individual for certification as a substance abuse therapist. Assist primary therapist in a variety of activities, including assessment, treatment planning, group and individual therapy and discharge planning. Monitor patient milieu in evenings. $11-$16/hour | |
| Apply to: JACKSON RECOVERY CENTERS MAIN OFFICE: 800 5th Street, Suite 200, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 (712) 234-2300 Applications may also be faxed: 712-234-2398 | |
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| Website: www.jacksonrecovery.com | |
| Therapist I,II,III,IV Cherokee Satellite | |
| Agency: Jackson Recovery Centers | Date Posted: 07/01/2009 |
| Description: Fulltime, days to evenings Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services plus 1 year experience in human services field OR High School Diploma or Equivalency plus 3 years experience in the addictions field. Eligible for IBSAC certification. Master’s Degree, advanced certification and/or professional licensure preferred. Primary therapist for a variety of addicted and psychiatrically affected patients in an outpatient setting. Assessment, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, and discharge planning. $13-$25/hour | |
| Apply to: JACKSON RECOVERY CENTERS MAIN OFFICE: 800 5th Street, Suite 200, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 (712) 234-2300 Applications may also be faxed: 712-234-2398 | |
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| Website: www.jacksonrecovery.com | |
| Addiction Tech Women & Children’s Center | |
| Agency: Jackson Recovery Centers | Date Posted: 07/01/2009 |
| Description: Part-time, all shifts High School Diploma or equivalency. Experience in human services and knowledge of 12-Step program (preferred). Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients and their families. Lead, monitor, and document patient activities as required. $8-$12/hour | |
| Apply to: JACKSON RECOVERY CENTERS MAIN OFFICE: 800 5th Street, Suite 200, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 (712) 234-2300 Applications may also be faxed: 712-234-2398 | |
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| Website: www.jacksonrecovery.com | |
| Day Care Worker-Sanctuary Day Care | |
| Agency: Jackson Recovery Centers | Date Posted: 07/01/2009 |
| Description: Part-time (under 20 hours) High School Diploma or equivalency preferred. Clear and effective communication skills. Care for children in a Day Care setting in a professional, nurturing, and safe manner. Assist Day Care Supervisor as required. $8-$12/hour | |
| Apply to: JACKSON RECOVERY CENTERS MAIN OFFICE: 800 5th Street, Suite 200, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 (712) 234-2300 Applications may also be faxed: 712-234-2398 | |
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| Website: www.jacksonrecovery.com | |
| Dietary Aide | |
| Agency: Jackson Recovery Centers- Women and Children’s Center | Date Posted: 07/01/2009 |
| Description: Manager: Janelle Tomoson (258-4578) Fulltime, days to early evenings High School Diploma or Equivalency. Experience in food service industry. Good organizational and planning skills. Bi-lingual skills (preferred). Establish working relationships with patients and families. Teach patients in meal preparation. Plan and shop for meals. Adhere to food establishment safety standards. Monitor patient compliance with meal preparation and planning program. $8-$12/hour | |
| Apply to: JACKSON RECOVERY CENTERS MAIN OFFICE: 800 5th Street, Suite 200, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 (712) 234-2300 Applications may also be faxed: 712-234-2398 | |
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| Website: www.jacksonrecovery.com | |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | |
| Agency: New Opportunities, Inc. | Date Posted: 06/29/2009 |
| Description: New Opportunities, Inc. is seeking Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team of professionals. BA, BS in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or related field is required. Must be IBSAC certified or certifiable. Position includes evaluation, assessment, referral, group facilitation, individual/family counseling, and case management within Audubon & Guthrie Counties. Excellent benefit package, flexible schedule, includes evening hours. Send cover letter and resume to Carla Morrow, Human Resource Director, New Opportunities, Inc. Post Office Box 427, Carroll, IA 51401. Ad#0918 EOE | |
| Apply to: Send cover letter and resume to Carla Morrow, Human Resource Director, New Opportunities, Inc. Post Office Box 427, Carroll, IA 51401 | |
| Email: cmorrow@newopp.org | |
| Website: www.newopp.org | |
| Client Services Coordinator | |
| Agency: House of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines | Date Posted: 06/22/2009 |
| Description: Receives and processes intake information on all potential adult House of Mercy residents. Conducts intake/assessment interviews to determine eligibility, level of care, and appropriateness of candidates for House of Mercy programming. Maintains waiting list of potential program candidates, determines order of admissions based on applicable program criteria, and is responsible for the census of all adult programs. Serves as liaison to behavioral management contractors and oversees the timely and qualitative completion/submission of SARS reports. Markets House of Mercy programming and successfully networks with a variety of referral sources. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED: * Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting training to be completed within one month of hire. * Domestic Violence and Parenting training to be completed within six months of hire. * Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, with accident free driving record for last three years and at least 18 years of age. * Proof of current personal automobile insurance as required by Iowa law. * Complete a one-hour Safe Driving Course within six (6) months of hire and complete a Safe Driving Review course every three years as provided by Mercy Medical Center. * Bachelor's degree in human services related field. * Previous experience working with chemical dependency and at-risk clientele in a residential setting preferred. * Possesses CADC certification or able to obtain within twelve months of employment. | |
| Apply to: apply online at www.mercydesmoines.org | |
| Email: akorte@mercydesmoines.org | |
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| Primary Counselor | |
| Agency: House of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines | Date Posted: 06/22/2009 |
| Description: Provides education, case management, counseling, and therapy to assigned adult House of Mercy residents and their children. Performs tasks and makes decisions that require independent judgment, are complex in nature, involve short and long range planning, and require the use of high level problem solving techniques. Coordinates internal/external services to provide as complete a continuum of care as possible. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Bachelor's degree in a human services related discipline from an accredited four-year program is preferred. * Previous experience working with chemically dependent and at-risk clientele is preferred. * House of Mercy MATRIX and general substance abuse education training sessions completed within first 30 days of employment. * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within three months of hire. * Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, with accident free driving record for last three years and at least 18 years of age. * Proof of current personal automobile insurance as required by Iowa law. * Complete a one-hour Safe Driving Course within six (6) months of hire and complete a Safe Driving Review course every three years as provided by Mercy Medical Center. * Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting training to be completed within one week of hire. * Domestic Violence and Parenting training to be completed within 30 days of hire. * IBSAC certified or certification eligible within two years of employment (Project Together/Project Together II). * Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals. | |
| Apply to: apply online at www.mercydesmoines.org | |
| Email: akorte@mercydesmoines.org | |
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| Certified Addiction Counselor | |
| Agency: First Step Mercy Franklin | Date Posted: 06/12/2009 |
| Description: Full Time 80 hours/ppd Evenings Job Summary: This job is responsible for assisting in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for a group of assigned patients in collaboration with other healthcare team members. Provides individual treatment, facilitates groups and assists with milieu management. Work activities are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Essential Duties: * Provides care to patients under the supervision of RN. * Facilitates/co-facilitates patient groups. * Assists with patient/family education. * Assists with discharge planning. * Prepares and maintains documentation according to unit and hospital guidelines. * Participates in continuous performance improvement. * Adheres to unit's Safety, Risk Management, and Standard Precautions Standards. * Contributes to Mental Health Unit Function. Education: * Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science (strongly preferred). Experience: * One year of related work experience (strongly preferred) in the mental health field, including psychosocial assessment, application of psychiatric diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, assistance with ADL's group facilitation and familiarity with psychiatric medications. License/Certification: * Registration as a Nursing Assistant and as a Counselor with the State Board of Licensing is required. Additional Responsibilities: * Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. * Adheres to and exhibits Catholic Health Initiatives core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. * Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. * Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. * Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. * Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers | |
| Apply to: check website | |
| Email: cvanzante@mercydesmoines.org | |
| Website: www.mercydesmoines.org | |
| Addiction Tech Synergy Center | |
| Agency: Jackson Recovery Centers | Date Posted: 06/11/2009 |
| Description: part time, all shifts. High School Diploma or equivalency. Experience in human services and knowledge of 12-step program (preferred). Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients and their families. Lead, monitor, and document patient activities as required. $8-$12/hour. Manager Marina Fuhrman 712-234-2327 | |
| Apply to: JACKSON RECOVERY CENTERS MAIN OFFICE: 800 5th Street, Suite 200, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51101 (712) 234-2300 Applications may also be faxed: 712-234-2398 | |
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| Website: www.jacksonrecovery.com | |
| Prevention Specialist | |
| Agency: Employee and Family Resources | Date Posted: 06/09/2009 |
| Description: Successful candidate will implement substance abuse and violence prevention programming throughout Polk County. Key responsibilities are: minimum 20 direct service hours/week; work with youth, community coalitions, and workplaces to promote healthy lifestyles; learn and maintain up-to-date knowledge on substance abuse content; utilize six CSAP-approved prevention strategies. Must have strong presentation skills. | |
| Apply to: Email resume and cover letter to dellis@efr.org, or mail to Employee and Family Resources, Attn: Davi Ellis, 1446 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314. | |
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| Website: www.efr.org | |
| Clinical Manager | |
| Agency: MECCA, Iowa City | Date Posted: 06/08/2009 |
| Description: Local substance abuse treatment facility has an opening for a key position in its Iowa City residential facility. Incumbent will provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff in additional to bed management, facilities management, and ensuring licensure compliance. Will work closely with community agencies. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Health Administration, Social Work or related field and three years of related experience including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience. | |
| Apply to: Please include a cover letter with salary requirements. E-mail to resumes@meccaia.com or mail to MECCA, Attn: HR, 430 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 or fax to 319-248-3826. | |
| Email: resumes@meccaia.com | |
| Website: www.meccaservices.com | |
| Drug and Alcohol Counselor | |
| Agency: Nova Counseling Services | Date Posted: 06/04/2009 |
| Description: Need certified (or certifiable) Drug and Alcohol Counselor for new 50 bed residential facility. Attractive salary with excellent benefits. Master’s level therapist preferred. Looking for the right person (committed to 12-Step model) to join a seasoned staff with a passion for recovery. Teleconferencing could provide preliminary information leading to interview with some compensation for expense. | |
| Apply to: Marcia Larson,Executive Director Nova Counseling Services 3240 Jackson St. Oshkosh, WI 54901 800-298-8170 Fax: 920-231-2426 | |
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| Website: www.novaoshkosh.com. | |
