Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor
Location: Newark, Delaware
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Impact Life is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor to join our Social Prescribing team. The IOP Counselor provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to individuals participating in our Intensive Outpatient Program, with a focus on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
This position provides evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, clinical documentation, and supporting clients throughout their recovery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
- Facilitate structured therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing clinical assessments to determine treatment needs and appropriate levels of care.
- Develop individualized treatment and recovery plans based on client needs, strengths, and clinical recommendations.
- Monitor and document client progress toward treatment goals and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment when necessary.
- Coordinate care with case managers, peer recovery specialists, medical providers, and community partners to support continuity of care.
- Educate clients and families on substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention strategies, and behavioral health wellness.
- Conduct discharge planning and referrals to appropriate continuing care, treatment, and recovery support services.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the organization’s electronic health record system.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, program development, and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, payer, confidentiality, and organizational requirements.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required.
- Active Delaware credential as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC).
- Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based clinical practices.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field preferred.
- Active Delaware license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Profesional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH).
- Three or more years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or a related clinical setting.
- Experience providing individual and group therapy.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Experience utilizing evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and trauma-informed care.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships. This individual should be comfortable independently managing clinical responsibilities while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
We are looking for a clinician who approaches treatment with integrity, respect, compassion, and a person-centered perspective and understands the importance of tailoring services to each client’s individual needs, experiences, strengths, and recovery goals.
Benefits
Impact Life offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Wellness resources