Alcohol and Drug Counselor-ACT Program
Listed compensation
$22.00–$26.00 /hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in addiction counseling | ranked against 114 Addiction Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $46k–$54k | Counselor median $57k (middle half $50k–$64k)433 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Iowa | 159 active | 13,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 26% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 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 top 25% in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 114 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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