Counselor Outpatient Behavioral Health

Trinity Health • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Consistent with the Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) Standards, the counselor is a member of the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center multi-disciplinary treatment team and is accountable for the delivery of holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective care demonstrated using the core functions of practice associated with the counselor role. POSITION EXPECTATIONS: Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical Practice within the legal scope of a professional counselor as outlined by the Iowa Board of Certification and retain accountability for one’s own counseling practice.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in addiction studies or related field or working on completion of degree.
• Licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) preferred.
• State certification as a substance abuse counselor or eligibility with completion of certification within one year following date of hire (tCADC, CADC, IADC, IAADC). Not required for: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Minimum of two years of clinical counseling experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting is preferred.
• The counselor, if a recovering person, must have a minimum of three years continuous sobriety or freedom from mood altering chemicals.
• Maintain continuing education units per the state certification requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance their own professional nursing practice.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical counseling experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting is preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time