Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CADC - Eyerly Ball

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

Overview

Substance Use Disorder counselors will provide screening, assessment, and diagnostic services in the outpatient clinics for consumers with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. After assessment, the counselor will also be available for individual, family, and group treatment options for consumers.

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

Key Accountability: Through the intake process, will evaluate the consumer's need for treatment by assessing the consumer's strengths, needs, mental health status, and history/extent of drug useWill complete ASAM level of care to determine next steps of treatment and refer as appropriate.Will update ASAMs per state requirements and best practice when individuals are receiving treatment services at Eyerly Ball.Will diagnosis substance use disorders according to the DSM 5.Will provide individual, group, family, or couple's treatment options using a variety of modalities with the goal of reducing symptomology.Work well with team members both on the substance abuse team and with interdisciplinary team members across the organization.

Key Accountability: Will maintain documentation timeframes Will document service provided and complete other internally and externally requested EHR paperwork required in a timely manner as determined by administration.Will meet billable hours productivity standards as determined by administration.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university required.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed as a mental health provider in the State of Iowa (LISW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT), CADC.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to tolerate a high stimulus environment, frequent interruptions, and changes in work priorities.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from medical professionals, management, staff, clients, and the public.Knowledge of effects of mental illness and ability to relate respectfully to a wide range of client deficits and abilities both individually and in groups.Possess a high degree of empathy and understanding, the ability to maintain boundaries and a professional distance from consumers, and must enjoy working with people.Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and be well organized.Must have an excellent attendance record.