Chemical Dependency Counselor-Powell

Overview Help Change Lives. Build Brighter Futures.

Recovery starts with compassionate care, and that's where you come in. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you'll play a vital role in helping adolescents and adults overcome addiction by providing comprehensive assessments, individual and group counseling, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing support throughout their recovery journey. Working alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, you'll empower patients, support families, and make a lasting impact in your community every single day.

If you're passionate about helping others find hope, healing, and a path forward, we invite you to join our team.

Current Openings: (1) PRN As Needed 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 Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment:

Will provide; direct substance abuse assessment, intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, develop treatment plans, education, and consultation services to identified patients, family, and support systems to promote recovery.

Evaluate the patient’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and adjusts based on clinical findings.

Identifies available support systems to meet the needs of each individual patient.

Will follow conformance with standards set by local, state, and federal agencies

Be knowledgeable of all regional substance abuse facilities and services to assist in coordinating care for patients.

Will complete drug and alcohol toxicology screenings as needed.

Consult with UnityPoint Health team members and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the patient.

Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment

Delivers high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the patient

May complete court commitment reports

Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services

Documentation and Administrative Functions:

Maintain certification

Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.)Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals

Achieve site of care productivity standards

May be responsible for insurance authorizations

Collaboration and 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

Participate in all required trainings and educational activities

Participate in department level meetings and huddles

Be responsive to patients in applicable communication…