Alcohol and Drug Counselor-ACT Program

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22.00–$26.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Seasons Center Mission Statement

Guiding Individuals and Families towards a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Why Choose Seasons?

  • Great Benefits, Including a Generous PTO Package
  • Ongoing Training Opportunities, including Continuing Education Credits
  • A Culture that’s Family Focused and Promotes Self-Care
  • Location: Could be based in Spencer, IA, Sioux Center, IA, or Sheldon, IA
  • Pay Range: $22.00-$26.00 per hour (Depending on years of experience, education, and license level)
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm plus 1 week on-call every 4 weeks

About the Job

Seasons is seeking an experienced and compassionate Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. ACT is an innovative, evidence-based outpatient program serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary, community-based team to provide comprehensive, person-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating services to support client recovery and stability.

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
  • Questions About the Job?
  • For more information, please visit us as seasonscenter.org or contact Laura at 712-363-3172.

See a full list of benefits available to all eligible employees are available at the bottom of the careers tab at seasonscenter.org.

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seasons does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is nationally accredited through COA Accreditation. COA Accreditation means that Seasons Center’s programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, person-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating recovery services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance Abuse TreatmentClinical AssessmentsTreatment PlanningCase CoordinationCrisis InterventionCollaborative CareCommunication Skills

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in addiction counselingranked against 114 Addiction Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$46k–$54kCounselor median $57k (middle half $50k–$64k)433 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$57k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Iowa159 active13,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 26% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (114 Addiction Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 top 25% in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 114 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Counselor Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 17 employers
11
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
3
$100k-115k
11
$115k-130k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
32% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Addiction Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
NI

About Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Spencer, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Continuing Education Credits
Training Opportunities
Self-Care Culture

Living in Spencer

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Median resident rent
$805/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.