Robert Young Center/ CADS, Counselor - Master's Level, Davenport
- UnityPoint Health
- Davenport, IA
- Full Time
- 12 days ago
Salary
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Job Description
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. Supervision is provided by the Manager of CADS Residential and Jail Services or Manager Substance Use Disorder Outpatient and Prevention Services.
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Robert Young Center - CADS/ Prevention
Counselor - Master's Level
Full-Time + Benefits
Monday - Friday
8a-4:30p (4 days), 12:30p-9:00p (1 day)/ Week
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!
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. Supervision is provided by the Manager of CADS Residential and Jail Services or Manager Substance Use Disorder Outpatient and Prevention Services.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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Client/Patient Care
- Will provide; direct substance abuse assessment, intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, develop treatment plans, education and consultation services to identified clients, family, and support systems to promote recovery.
- Evaluate the client’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and makes adjustments based on clinical findings.
- Identifies available support systems to meet the needs of each individual client.
- Will follow conformance with standards set by local, state, and federal agencies (DASA rule 2060, Federal Probation guidelines, DEA, CARF, IAC, and Joint Commission standards)
- Be knowledgeable of all regional substance abuse facilities and services to assist in coordinating care for clients.
- Will complete drug and alcohol toxicology screenings as needed.
- Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.
- Delivers high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the client.
Care 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
Documentation
- Documentation of services provided by maintaining accurate client record reflecting services provided and recommended follow up.
- Maintains accurate, concise, and current clinical documentations.
Education:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in human services or related field
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.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor within 2 years of employment in the state they are working.
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.
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