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

Overview

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 preforms diagnostic assessment, coordinates treatment planning, and monitors clients through the treatment process.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment:

Will 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 adjusts based on clinical findings.

Identifies available support systems to meet the needs of each individual patient.

Will 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.

Will 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

Delivers high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the patient

May complete court commitment reports

Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services

Documentation and Administrative Functions:

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

Collaboration and Coordination:

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

Qualifications

Education: HS diploma-GED Required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services.

Experience: 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. Lived Experience. 

License(s)/Certification(s):

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have thorough knowledge of human behavior and performance for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders. Specific knowledge necessary for working with special populations (i.e. adolescent developmental issues).

Must have thorough knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Must have considerable knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders including pharmacological factors.

Must have 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 or able to acquire the knowledge.

Must have knowledge of different approaches to counseling and accepted clinical practices.

Must have knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse counselors.

Ability to perform the core functions accepted for Behavioral Health Professionals.

Must have the ability to effectively direct other staff members.

Must have the ability to work with a diverse population.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, outside professionals and the general public.

Must have skills in the operations of computer word processing applications.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Demonstrates self-directed approach to responsibilities. Ability to communicate effectively