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Honesty is crucial from the day a person enters treatment and throughout their life in recovery. It's so foundational to recovery that it's the basis for the first step of any 12-step recovery program. Dishonesty at any stage of recovery can pose an immense risk to a person's sobriety, which is why it must always be carefully guarded against.

Addiction erodes trust between individuals, but trust allows a person to fight back against addiction. In many ways, trust is the polar opposite of addiction. As such, trust is an absolutely essential component of treatment and recovery. In fact, we believe that it is impossible to recover from addiction without placing our trust in other people.

Overcoming the habits and thought patterns of addiction is challenging. The most effective way to beat addiction is also the simplest and most straightforward: by putting in the work. Just as we expect our clients to work hard on their recovery, our staff members hold themselves to the same high standard. Our team always strives to work just as hard as the individuals they serve because they know that the effort they put into their clients' treatment directly impacts their chances at being successful in recovery. 

Commitment is the desire to achieve a goal plus a personal pledge to do so. Any person who hopes to succeed in sobriety must be willing to go "all in" and dedicate themselves to the path that lies ahead. We believe the same level of commitment is also required from addiction treatment professionals, which is why we strive to cultivate this value among our staff and clients alike.

Are you a clinician who wants to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use disorders?

Tara Treatment Center is looking for a full-time Licensed Outpatient Addictions Counselor to lead our outpatient program.

This position offers a high level of autonomy while working alongside a supportive clinical team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working independently while collaborating with others

• Is passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, social services, addiction studies, mental health, or a closely related health or human services field, plus two (2) or more years of post-bachelor's professional experience in addiction treatment, counseling, or behavioral health required.

  • OR Master's degree in social work, social services, addiction studies, mental health, or a closely related health or human services field, plus one (1) or more years of post-master's professional experience in addiction treatment, therapy, counseling, or behavioral health.

• Current, valid, and unrestricted state licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor is required. Licenses or certifications with designations such as supervisee, temporary, in-training, provisional, or other similarly restricted credentials do not meet this requirement.

We offer competitive pay and benefits and the opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, integrity, and hope are at the center of everything we do. If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit!

Tara Treatment Center, Inc. is seeking a dependable and Maintenance Worker to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have basic construction knowledge with an intermediate skill level and the ability to perform a variety of general maintenance, repair, landscaping, safety, and facility-related duties.

This position plays an important role in maintaining safe, functional, and well-kept facilities for our staff and clients.

Position Responsibilities

The Maintenance Worker will:

• Perform monthly fire drills and other emergency preparedness drills at the men’s and women’s residential facilities and complete and maintain all required documentation.

• Assist with renovation, remodeling, and improvement projects throughout company facilities.

• Coordinate routine maintenance and necessary repairs for all company vehicles.

• Perform or assist with the maintenance and repair of:

  • Building structures

  • Electrical systems

  • Heating and air conditioning systems

  • Plumbing Ventilation systems

  • Washers and dryers

  • Drainage systems

• Complete maintenance and repair work in accordance with management directives and established safety standards.

• Perform monthly safety inspections at all facilities and report identified concerns.

• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.

• Perform routine groundskeeping, including:

  • Mowing lawns

  • Trimming hedges and shrubs

  • Weeding

  • Mulching landscape beds

• Perform snow and ice removal to help ensure safe access and walkways for staff, clients, and visitors.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, construction, remodeling, or a related field preferred.

• Basic construction skills with an intermediate level of hands-on ability.

• Working knowledge of general building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.

• Ability to safely use common hand tools and power tools.

• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine when repairs can be completed independently or require outside assistance.

• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and respond to maintenance needs in a timely manner.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation as required for the position.

• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including lifting, bending, standing, walking, climbing, outdoor work, and snow/ice removal.