Behavioral Health Professional/Counselor

UnityPoint Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Muscatine, IA, seeks a Behavioral Health Professional/Counselor to provide evaluation, counseling, and education to clients in treatment. You will lead case planning for clients and families, document involvement, and support continuity of care.

You will supervise CADS counselors and assist the Manager, contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role emphasizes leadership within a CADS/Riverside outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services is required.
• Valid driver's license within 3 months of employment.
• Licensure/certification options: CADC/ICADC/LPC/LCPC/LCSW within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use assessments, individual counseling, group counseling, and treatment planning to support client recovery.
• Deliver education and consultation services to clients, families, and support systems.
• Coordinate care through referrals, case management, and collaboration with internal and external providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and consult with professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Complete required toxicology screenings and support monitoring of client progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation of all services and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (DASA, CARF, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and others).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• Salary Range: $22.79-$34.19/hr*
• Department: New Horizons- Treatment
• Shift: Rotating 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM /12:00 PM - 8:30 AM
• Job ID: 189920

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• Salary Range: $22.79-$34.19/hr*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: New Horizons- Treatment
• Shift: Rotating 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM /12:00 PM - 8:30 AM
• Job ID: 189920

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday, rotating 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM / 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join our team at the Robert Young Center as a Behavioral Health Professional/Counselor! This position is responsible for providing direct evaluation, counseling, and education services to individuals in treatment. You will facilitate comprehensive case planning for clients and their families, maintain accurate documentation of client involvement in treatment, and support overall continuity of care.

In addition, this role serves as a team leader for substance abuse counselors, assists the Manager, and actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning. Supervision is provided by the Manager of CADS Residential and Outpatient Services or the Manager of Riverside Residential and Outpatient Services.

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

• Provide substance use assessments, individual counseling, group counseling, and treatment planning to support client recovery.
• Deliver education and consultation services to clients, families, and support systems.
• Coordinate care through referrals, case management, and collaboration with internal and external providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and consult with professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Complete required toxicology screenings and support monitoring of client progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation of all services and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards (DASA, CARF, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and other federal/state requirements).

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Services

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons, attained within 3 months of employment. One of the following certifications listed below:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• or Licensed Clinical Social Worker within 2 years of employment in the state they are working.

Experience:

2 years of experience in the field of substance abuse is preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.