UnityPoint Health
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Responsible for providing substance abuse evaluations, individual and group counseling, and developing comprehensive treatment plans for adolescent and adult patients. The role involves coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining detailed clinical documentation to optimize patient recovery.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services and 2 years of experience in substance abuse. Candidates must hold or be working toward a CADC or SAC certification and possess deep knowledge of 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA regulations.
Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment: Will provide; direct substance abuse assessment, intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, develop treatment plans, education, and consultation services to identified patients, family, and support systems to promote recovery. Evaluate the patient’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and adjusts based on clinical findings. Identifies available support systems to meet the needs of each individual patient. Will follow conformance with standards set by local, state, and federal agencies Be knowledgeable of all regional substance abuse facilities and services to assist in coordinating care for patients. Will complete drug and alcohol toxicology screenings as needed. Consult with UnityPoint Health team members and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the patient. Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment Delivers high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the patient May complete court commitment reports Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services Documentation and Administrative Functions: Maintain certification Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.) Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals Achieve site of care productivity standards May be responsible for insurance authorizations Collaboration and Coordination: Responsible for referral and case management activities, including facilitating referrals for additional services, participation in team meetings, coordinating care with community resources, etc. Provide information to Third Party payers Participate in all required trainings and educational activities Participate in department level meetings and huddles Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode May provide clinical supervision for provisionally licensed, or practicum students
Education: HS diploma-GED Required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services.
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