Behavioral and Mental Health Tech

UnityPoint Health
US - Iowa - Bettendorf
July 15, 2024

Overview

Robert Young Center - CADS

Behavioral Health Professional

Substance Abuse & Gambling

Part-Time + Benefits

This position is responsible for providing direct evaluation, counseling and education services to individuals in treatment.

The work involves facilitating overall case planning for clients and their families and maintaining all necessary documentation of a client's involvement in treatment. In addition this position also serves as a team leader for members of the substance abuse counselors, provides assistance to the Manager, and participates in the multidisciplinary team planning. Supervision is provided by the Manager of CADS Residential and Outpatient Services or Manager Riverside Residential and Outpatient Services.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.

Why UnityPoint Health?
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - 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.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. /dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
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Responsibilities

Client/Patient Care
• Will provide direct substance abuse assessment, intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and develop treatment plans, education and consultation services to identified clients, family, and support systems to promote recovery.
• Will follow conformance with standards set by local, state, and federal agencies (DASA rule 2060, Federal Probation guidelines, DEA, CARF, IAC, and Joint Commission standards)
• Be knowledgeable of all regional substance abuse facilities and services to assist in coordinating care for clients.
• Will complete drug and alcohol toxicology screenings as needed.
• Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.

Care Coordination
• Provide information to Third Party payers
• Responsible for referral and case management activities, including facilitating referrals for additional services, participation in team meetings, coordinating care with community resources, etc.

Documentation
• Documentation of services provided by maintaining accurate client record reflecting services provided and recommended follow up.

Qualifications

Education:
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services.

Experience:
• Preference of 2 years of experience in the field of substance abuse; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the below knowledge, abilities, and skills.

License(s)/Certification(s):
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons, attained within 3 months of employment.

One of the Following Certifications listed below:
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker within 2 years of employment in the state they are working.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Must have thorough knowledge of human behavior and performance for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders.
• Specific knowledge necessary for working with special populations (i.e. adolescent developmental issues).
• 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 of the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders including pharmacological factors.
• Must have considerable knowledge of the current American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders or able to acquire the knowledge.
• Must have knowledge of different approaches to counseling and accepted clinical practices.
• Must have knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse counselors.
• Ability to perform the core functions accepted for Behavioral Health Professionals.
• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .5;
• Department: Gambling Program;
• Shift: 8am-430pm;
• Job ID: 120331;

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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