Unitypoint Health Davenport , IA 52803
Posted 7 days ago
Overview
Robert Young Center
Behavioral Health Professional
Full-Time + Benefites
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.
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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
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
One of the Following Certifications listed below:
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: 1.0;
Department: START- Country Oaks;
Shift: 8am-430pm/5pm; 12pm-830pm/9pm; rotating weekends/holidays;
Job ID: 133224;
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