Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Student Counselor

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES

4 days ago

West Des Moines, IowaPart TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Student Position in [object Object]. We have a 2 part-time positions available for a Student Counselor (CADC) in West Des Moines, Iowa. This listing is specific to supervision under a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).

Key Responsibilities

Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training workshops as required.

Develop individualized treatment plans. Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Evaluate treatment plans and define goals with patients served as required by level of care.

Regular attendance. Other Functions (15%):

Requirements

centered services, and strive to deliver the highest level of care. Essential Functions (85%):

Conduct initial assessment, admission, and transition planning.

Provide individual and group counseling services to clients under the supervision of licensed professionals. Utilize evidence

Maintain a client caseload in accordance with assigned duties.

Benefits & Compensation

being. We have a commitment to supporting working parents through our family

centered services, and strive to deliver the highest level of care. Essential Functions (85%):

Conduct initial assessment, admission, and transition planning.

Provide individual and group counseling services to clients under the supervision of licensed professionals. Utilize evidence

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Student Position.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Student Counselor at UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Case management, Documentation, Crisis intervention, Evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Student Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services to clients under the supervision of a CADC to support their recovery journey. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with a multidis...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Family-Friendly Policies. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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