Substance Use Counselor I - Iowa Behavioral Health (Logan, Glenwood and Harlan)

Summary Description Of Work

Hightly developed therapeutic skills, decision making and problem-solving capabilities are critical. Works with a wide range of clientele with ability to specialize in certain client populations. This position will provide services to individuals and families in need of counseling for substance abuse. All training and supervision are provided by agency with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Compensation: to be discussed upon interview (salary is determined by total years of relevant experience)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Determines whether client is appropriate for agency services; determines needed level of care; refers (internal or external) to appropriate level of care.
• Conducts a comprehensive pre-treatment assessment and treatment recommendations; refers if other services are needed.
• Establishes a treatment plan, with client participation, which specifies treatment structure, outcomes, goals and objectives; within first 2 sessions.
• Provides counseling to individuals, couples, children and families in group or individual settings, within the framework of the treatment plan; monitors progress.
• Handles cases of increasing complexity.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Mets clinical requirements of third-party payers (authorizations, reviews, documentation) and provides information necessary for prompt and accurate billing.
• Maintains relationships with referral sources.
• Coordinates care when provided by multiple practitioners.
• Refers to other Heartland Family Service programs and other community services, as necessary either concurrent with services or for aftercare; follows up to complete referral.
• Completes all case documentation for clinical and billing purposes.
• Maintains clinical record, meeting established standards of timeliness and completeness.
• Is prompt and accurate in completing all required reports, statistics, and other requirements.
• Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the Agency.
• Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff.
• Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media.
• Creates, maintains, and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
• Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and friend-raising efforts.