Outpatient Substance Use Counselor (CADC) – DSM-5 & ASAM

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Substance Use Disorder counselor to provide screening, assessment, and diagnostic services in outpatient clinics, with individual, family, and group treatment options.

The role involves evaluating treatment needs, completing ASAM levels of care, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with the care team to support biopsychosocial recovery. A Master’s in a relevant field and Iowa licensure (CADC preferred) plus 2 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years of experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Licensed as a mental health provider in the State of Iowa (LISW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT), CADC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the consumer's need for treatment by assessing strengths, needs, mental health status, and history/extent of drug use.
• Determine next steps of treatment by completing ASAM level of care and referring as appropriate.
• Update ASAMs per state requirements and best practice during treatment services at Eyerly Ball.
• Diagnose substance use disorders according to the DSM-5.
• Provide individual, group, family, or couples' treatment options using various modalities to reduce symptoms.
• Collaborate with substance abuse team and interdisciplinary team across the organization.
• Maintain documentation timeframes and document services provided; complete required EHR paperwork timely.
• Meet billable hours productivity standards as determined by administration.

Skills

Empathy

Professional boundaries

Multitasking

Attendance

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Substance Use Disorder counselor to provide screening, assessment, and diagnostic services in outpatient clinics, with individual, family, and group treatment options.

The role involves evaluating treatment needs, completing ASAM levels of care, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with the care team to support biopsychosocial recovery. A Master’s in a relevant field and Iowa licensure (CADC preferred) plus 2 years of experience are required.