Pays $22.00-$26.00 per hour — Counselor market median is ~$57k (406 jobs) · Above average in Addiction Counseling for work-life (6.4/10, vs 66 in this specialty)
Alcohol and Drug Counselor-ACT Program
About the Role
Full-time Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Iowa. M-F 8-5, no weekends, but 1 week on-call every 4 weeks. $22-$26/hr.
Join Seasons Center for Behavioral Health as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor – ACT Program, M-F in United States. Seasons Center Mission Statement: Guiding Individuals and Families towards a meaningful and fulfilling life. Why Choose Seasons?
Key Responsibilities
- The ACT program is highly team oriented, so our ideal candidate values a collaborative approach to care and has excellent communication and clinical skills.
Requirements
- Must hold an independent Iowa alcohol and drug counselor certification (CADC, IADC, or IAADC) or an equivalent certification from another state AND have at least three years of experience providing treatment to individuals with substance abuse disorders.
- This position requires travel, so a valid driver’s license is required.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.
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Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $22 - $26/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context
In Iowa, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$75k across 118 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center ranks #16 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Alcohol and Drug Counselor-ACT Program at Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 66 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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