Chemical Dependency Counselor-Powell Chem Dep Ctr (No Diff)

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

84d

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing substance abuse evaluations, individual counseling, and group facilitation services to individuals in treatment. These services are provided to adolescent or adults in either an outpatient or inpatient setting. The work involves facilitating overall case planning for clients and their families and maintaining all necessary documentation of a client’s involvement in treatment. In addition, this position also serves as a member of the substance abuse counselor team, provides assistance to the Manager, and participates in the multidisciplinary team planning to optimize treatment planning. The substance abuse counselor performs diagnostic assessment, coordinates treatment planning, and monitors clients through the treatment process.

Requirements

• HS diploma-GED.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in human services.
• Preference of 2 years of experience in the field of substance abuse; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Iowa and Illinois: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Wisconsin: Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC).
• Could be working toward their CADC as a tCADC, or SAC-IT (for Wisconsin).
• May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of human behavior and performance for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Considerable knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders including pharmacological factors.
• Considerable knowledge of the current American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders.
• Knowledge of different approaches to counseling and accepted clinical practices.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse counselors.
• Ability to perform the core functions accepted for Behavioral Health Professionals.
• Ability to effectively direct other staff members.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, outside professionals and the general public.
• Skills in the operations of computer word processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct substance abuse assessment, intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, develop treatment plans, education, and consultation services to identified patients, family, and support systems to promote recovery.
• Evaluate the patient’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and adjust based on clinical findings.
• Identify available support systems to meet the needs of each individual patient.
• Follow conformance with standards set by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Be knowledgeable of all regional substance abuse facilities and services to assist in coordinating care for patients.
• Complete drug and alcohol toxicology screenings as needed.
• Consult with UnityPoint Health team members and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the patient.
• Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment.
• Deliver high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the patient.
• May complete court commitment reports.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Maintain certification.
• Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list).
• Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals.
• Achieve site of care productivity standards.
• May be responsible for insurance authorizations.
• Responsible for referral and case management activities, including facilitating referrals for additional services, participation in team meetings, coordinating care with community resources, etc.
• Provide information to Third Party payers.
• Participate in all required trainings and educational activities.
• Participate in department level meetings and huddles.
• Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode.
• May provide clinical supervision for provisionally licensed, or practicum students.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree