Intensive Outpatient Counselor (IOP)

Job overview

The Intensive Outpatient Counselor (IOP) role is onsite in Georgetown, DE, and compensation is not specified. The counselor joins Impact Life’s Georgetown Outpatient team, serving clients in its Intensive Outpatient Program for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The counselor provides assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and care coordination to support clients through recovery. The work contributes to continuity of care by documenting progress, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and arranging referrals and discharge plans.

What you'll do

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• facilitate evidence-based therapeutic groups
• complete biopsychosocial and ongoing clinical assessments
• develop individualized treatment and recovery plans
• monitor and document progress and adjust 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
• educate clients and families
• conduct discharge planning and referrals
• maintain compliant electronic health records
• participate in team meetings, supervision, program development, and quality improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

intensive outpatient counselor

georgetown de

impact life

iop

substance use treatment

co-occurring disorders

individual counseling

group counseling

family counseling

cadc

treatment planning

care coordination

clinical documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• training and professional development
• wellness resources.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related behavioral health field and an active Delaware Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) credential. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, training, and wellness resources.

About the employer

Impact Life is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.