Join the Team!
We are delighted that you are interested in a career at Bridges of Iowa, and we welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining us. Bridges of Iowa has helped thousands of people recover from addiction in the past 20+ years thanks in large part to our great staff! As a member of our team, you are invited to work alongside us in our mission of changing lives.
We operate our long-term treatment program at the Polk County Jail. Our program is open to anyone who needs help conquering their drug or alcohol problem, though many of the individuals in our program are facing legal consequences as a result of their alcohol and drug use. Our mission statement is simple: “We invite you to a better life.” We provide hope for our clients through a combination of evidence-based approaches designed to effect self-change in the whole person: biologically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.
We are firmly committed to supporting our staff in the same way that we support and respect the dignity of our clients. It is our sincere hope that you will find the opportunity to develop and to grow as a member of our team and that you will feel respected and valued in the work that you do.
Current Open Positions
If you would like to be considered for an interview for an available position please forward your resume to Lisa Martinez in our human resources department at lmartinez@bridgesofia.org. Job descriptions for all open positions can be viewed at the links below. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call her at 515-777-1484.
Addiction Technician
Deliver clinical support services consistent with the values and quality standards of Bridges of Iowa:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Guest Care
- Ensure the safety and comfort of Bridges of Iowa clients
- Complete bag checks of clients entering the facility
- Assist in the new client intake
- Ensure the collection and transfer of paychecks
- Ensure chore completion
- Verify community pass movement
- Ensure availability of all necessary supplies
- Transportation of clients to and from the facility
- Complete room searches and counts
- Work with the clinical team to ensure compliance with Bridges of Iowa policies and procedures
- Collect UA/BAC
Documentation
- Complete required critical incident reporting when appropriate
- Enter all clinical documentation into EMR required by State, accrediting body, and Bridges of Iowa Institute
- Clinical documentation meets standards appropriate of licensure, state, and accreditation
- Obtain and log receipts
Professionalism
- Model Bridges of Iowa mission and values for all guests and staff
- Mentor new employees; explain standards and work procedures; and demonstrate proper use of equipment
- Attend required company and in-house meetings and training
- Maintain appropriate attire and appearance
- Recognize and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Follow Bridges of Iowa policies and procedures
- Report issues and concerns to clinical staff and supervisor
Competencies
- Bridges of Iowa mission and philosophy
- Bridges of Iowa program and components
- Bridges of Iowa policy and procedures
- Bridges of Iowa program rules
- Client rights and responsibilities
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- UA/BAC collection process
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- De-escalation
- Basic computer skills
Abilities
- Time management
- Schedule adherence
- Remain firm, fair, and consistent
Minimum Requirements
- High school degree or general education degree
- Possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License
- Acquire and maintain Commercial Driver’s License
- Pass drug screening and background check prior to finalization of job offer
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Additional information: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Counselor
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Counseling
- Ensure the safety, care, and comfort of clients and visitors
- Lead group and individual counseling, support, and psychoeducational sessions
- Review, evaluate and provide feedback on assignments
- Attend daily and weekly Clinical Team meetings
- Perform and documents biopsychosocial assessments
- Assist clients in preparation and completion of individual treatment plans
- Ensure completion of program components
- Assist clients in coordinating referral services as needed
- Assist clients in transition planning
- Prepare daily lessons covering the prescribed curriculum
- Coordination with third party stakeholders in guest’s care
- Assist in the completion of UA’s
Documentation
- Submits a daily written assessment of the progress of each assigned client in the company Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Maintains any paper records in accordance with HIPAA and State guidelines
- Clinical documentation meets standards appropriate of licensure, state, and accreditation
Training
- Maintains required training and certifications
- Participates in peer reviews
- Attends required organizational training
Professionalism
- Model Bridges of Iowa mission and values for all guests and staff
- Mentor new employees; explains standards and work procedures; and demonstrates proper use of equipment
- Participate in peer observation
- Attend required company and in-house meetings and training
- Maintain appropriate attire and appearance
- Recognize and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bridges of Iowa mission and philosophy
- Bridges of Iowa program and components
- Bridges of Iowa policy and procedures
- Bridges of Iowa program rules
- Client Rights and responsibilities
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- ASAM levels of care and risk rating system
- UA/BAC collection process
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- De-escalation
- Safety contracting
- Basic computer skills
- Application of cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques
Abilities
- Time management
- Schedule adherence
- Remain firm, fair, and consistent
- Accurately identify the appropriate level of care based on assessment
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferred degree in Psychology or Sociology or a degree with related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License
- Pass drug screening and background check prior to finalization of job offer
- Acquire and maintain a level of certification of CADC or higher from the Iowa Board of Certification
Medication Technician
Assist in the supervision of daily medication times. All medications are given to clients for self-administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Accurately supervise clients self-administration of prescribed medication
- Ensure clients are taking medications as prescribed
- Complete daily medication counts
- Pick up medications at pharmacy
- Review client charts to ensure medication counts match
- Work with program director to ensure compliance with Bridges of Iowa pharmacotherapy/Medication Management policies and procedures
Documentation
- Complete required critical incident reporting when appropriate
- Enter all medical documentation into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) required by State, accrediting body, and Bridges of Iowa
Professionalism
- Model Bridges of Iowa mission and values for all clients and staff
- Attend required company and in-house meetings and trainings
- Maintain appropriate attire and appearance
- Recognize and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Follow Bridges of Iowa policies and procedures
- Ensure successful completion of UA/BAC process
- Report issues and concerns to supervisors and counseling staff
Benefits
Bridges of Iowa offers Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance as well as vision and dental insurance, 401K matching, and a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package.