Chemical Dependency Counselor

6 days ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Job Title: Chemical Dependency Counselor

UnityPoint Health is seeking a skilled Chemical Dependency Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our Behavioral Health Services department, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients struggling with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services to patients and their families, assessing their social, psychological, emotional, financial, and cultural problems and substance use history.
  • Make recommendations for treatment and act as a liaison and patient/family advocate with the treatment network.
  • Maintain open communication with referral sources, families, or others involved in the patient's treatment regarding the patient's progress, discharge plans, and aftercare plans.
  • Support the patient and family throughout treatment by maintaining open communication with referral resources, patient, and family, and assist them in working towards positive outcomes.
  • Coordinate the patient's care with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Develop individual treatment plans based on information gathered.
  • Assist patients with adjustment to illness, motivation for treatment, and realistic planning for post-treatment care.
  • Coordinate the completion of the Aftercare Plan with the patient and recommend post-treatment referrals for patients.
  • Document per department guidelines.
  • Maintain current knowledge of behavioral managed care and the precertification and utilization review activities necessary to obtain treatment approval.
  • Provide statistical data or special reports as required by the Substance Use Disorder Services department.
Requirements:
  • Completion of an approved counselor's training course of at least one year or two-year AA degree in the human service field.
  • Two years of experience in a structured, supervised treatment setting may be substituted for the education requirement.
  • Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
  • Certification as a substance abuse, alcoholism, or chemical dependency counselor by IBC (or equivalent in another state that has reciprocity with Iowa) or be certification eligible.
  • t-CADC or CADC certification required.
  • If chemical dependent or co-dependent, must have two years sobriety from mood-altering chemicals.
Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We offer a fulfilling career and a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off, and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.



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