Substance Use Counselor

Tasks and Responsibilities

Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining agency standards of confidentiality, professionalism and objectivity.

Provide intervention, evaluation/assessment, individual, group and family counseling to individuals affected by behavioral health conditions to include all outpatient treatment programs.

• Develop and maintain a community referral network.
• Provide education and training to individuals, groups and agencies.
• Assume 24 hour on-call duty once every staff rotation as needed.

Maintain all regulatory, contract and documentation standards and data collection, and complete necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Consistent collaboration and coordination of care between all Prairie Ridge services, including, but not limited to IHH and other services.

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all documentation and reporting systems to include ISmart, Accreditation Now, MyOutcomes, and Electronic Health Record.

• Attend staff consultation, supervision and training activities.
• Proficiency in clinical practices identified as best practice by the agency demonstrated through supervision and direct observation.
• Demonstrate understanding and adherence to all CARF policies and procedures.
• Maintain minimum productivity hours as set by the agency standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in health-related field required for treatment of substance use and gambling disorders.
• For clinicians treating individuals with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis, an Iowa Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate or license preferred; ability to complete certification or license within 1 year of employment considered.
• Understanding of the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients we work with.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, as well as record keeping.
• Technology skills allowing for proficiency in use of electronic health record.

Physical demands: The employee frequently lifts and moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Location: Charles City, Iowa

Department: Outpatient Clinical

Employment Type: Full-Time