Shift:  Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + potential evenings & weekends

The Substance Abuse Counselor Lead 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.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• 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. 
• Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client. 
• Will provide clinical direct education, observation, support, and training to counselors.
• Assist in arranging for appropriate staff coverage in all assigned areas. 
• Assist in quality improvement activities and grant activities. 
• Maintains a high standard of clinical integrity through supervision of staff as needed.
• Identifies and recommends improvement opportunities and actively promotes and participates in change processes. 

Education: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in human services.   

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 

• Counselor Certification through the State of Iowa and/or Illinois, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker within 2 years of employment in the state where employee is working. 

Experience:

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

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.  

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