Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Waterloo

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

401K plan

Job summary

Elevate seeks a Substance Use Counselor in Iowa to focus on new patient assessments, intake documentation, and initial treatment planning for intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization levels of care.

This role includes conducting ASAM-based assessments, coordinating admissions, and facilitating individual and group counseling sessions. Regular collaboration with clinical staff is essential to ensure quality care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Current CADC or tCADC required.
• Experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues preferred.
• Knowledge of IDPH standards and CARF standards

Responsibilities

• Assess applicants to determine level of care and program fit.
• Admit clients and complete required intake documentation timely.
• Use assessment tools during intake (ASAM, Columbia, Suicide Risk, Biopsychosocial).
• Enter admissions into the IBHRS database and coordinate with staff.
• Develop initial treatment plans for IOP/PH levels of care.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions and occasional Saturdays.

Skills

Cultural competency

Diversity awareness

Professional ethics

Behavioral health skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

This position does require a CADC or tCADC license in Iowa. This Substance Use Counselor position will have a primary focus on all new patient assessments and intake documentation. This includes completing all required releases, assessments including the biopsychosocial and initial ASAM. This position will also be responsible for the initial treatment plan for those entering the Intensive Outpatient or Partial Hospitalization level of care. Facilitating groups will also be required of this position, including rotating Saturdays if needed. This position will also have to have a small caseload for individual sessions, ongoing asams and treatment plans when needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess applicants to determine level of care and the appropriateness of the program for the individual.
• Admit client into treatment, accurately completing all required documentation, in a timely manner.
• Utilize assessment tools (including, but not limited to, ASAM, Columbia, Suicide Risk Assessment, Biopsychosocial assessment, etc. ) during the intake process
• Add client to the IBHRS database for admission episode
• Utilize the Client Orientation Handbook, when coordinating new clients’ admission into our programs.
• Work with Peer support specialist/RA for gaining access to the dorm.
• Work with Behavior Tech regarding belongings, what they can keep or where to store items.
• Work directly with other Elevate staff (including Clinical Director, Nurses, Technicians, etc.) in order to provide the highest level of care for clients.
• Conduct client urinalysis tests at admission
• Complete the initial treatment plan with client.
• Provide direct confidential substance abuse counseling to clients and families in both an individual and group setting
• Develop client treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on individual client strengths and needs
• Review and modify such treatment plans as needed to correspond with changes in clients' status and within the IDPH standards and CARF standards
• Educate clients and families about addiction issues and available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as mental health providers, doctors, nurses, social workers, courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies
• Exhibits cultural competency by being knowledgeable and aware of the various cultures in our service area
• Complete all required documentation in Elevate electronic health record as well as the IDPH required database
• Knowledge of the current IDPH data reporting system and the current standards for IDPH and CARF
• 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 in the current American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders or the able to acquire the knowledge
• Must have knowledge of different approaches to counseling and accepted clinical practices
• Must have knowledge of Code of Ethics for substance abuse counseling
• Ability to perform core functions accepted for Behavioral Health Professionals
• Ability to work with diverse population

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $24.00 to $29.00 per hour based on education/experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans including supplemental insurance options
• Vacation plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan

Qualifications:

• Current CADC or tCADC required
• Bachelor's degree in human services or similar preferred
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders/ co-occurring mental health issues required.

ELEVATE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.