This document provides information about Julie Eckland, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. It summarizes her qualifications and experience completing substance use evaluations in various clinical settings. It also lists the insurance providers she accepts and the counties in Nebraska where she provides services. The document aims to encourage individuals requiring a substance use evaluation to schedule an appointment, noting the importance of doing so as soon as possible. It briefly describes common reasons for requiring an evaluation and indicates the cost is $190, but may be discounted in some cases.

1. Experience in completing Substance Use
Evaluations in the following settings:
Juvenile Detention, Psychiatric Office,
Medical Hospital Units, Skilled Nursing Facility Unit,
Residential Treatment Unit,
Acute & Sub-Acute Psychiatric Unit.
CMS-HHS National Provider Identification.
Compliant with Nebraska’s Standardized Model for
Delivery of Substance Use Services
[as amended 7/2/2014].
Fully Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
since 2008.
Memberships with:
 Panhandle Partnership for HHS
 National Association of Social Workers
 International Certification & Reciprocity
Consortium
Insurance Network Provider with:
 Midlands Choice, Inc.
 FedMed, Inc.
 Cigna
 Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO)
Provider applications are in process with:
 Nebraska Magellan (Medicaid Managed Care)
(Supervision by Michael L. Leach, MS, LMHP, LADC)
 United HealthCare
Currently contracted with Nebraska’s Supreme
Court & Probation to see:
Adolescents (aged 16+)
Adults
Experience &
Qualifications
Scheduling Phone: (308) 762-2723
Scottsbluff Office Location: 3321 Avenue I, Suite 100
Mailing Address: POB 1603, Scottsbluff NE 69363
General Inquiry e-Mail: EvalsByEck@gmail.com
SUMMER 2015
Seeing clients in ALL
Panhandle Counties and
Grant County.
Julie D. Eckland
CSW, C-SWCM, LADC, ICADC
Registered Service Provider
No matter what has led you
to the point in YOUR LIFE
that you are being asked (or told)
to get a Substance Use Evaluation
(aka Drug & Alcohol Eval,
aka Chemical Dependency Eval),
when you make that call,
you want that appointment
to happen as soon as possible.
Please call Today
(308) 762-2723
Scheduling by Mental Health Alliance Staff
WHERE?
 Offices in Scottsbluff & Alliance
 Upon request: Scotts Bluff County Detention Center
 If arranged by Justice outreach appointments also
available at the following county courthouse/jails:
Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden,
Kimball.
 Other panhandle locations for outreach
appointments can be arranged dependent on the
individual’s travel situation.
Nebraska Medicaid Clients:
Now able to see
Fee-For-Service &Spend-Down Clients
for Substance Use Evaluations
Please inquire when you call.
Scheduling, Pre-certification, billing & records retention
for ‘Evals By Eck’s Medicaid clients is coordinated by
Mental Health Alliance.
Clinician supervision of ‘Evals By Eck’s Medicaid
clients is provided by
Michael L. Leach, MS, LIMHP, LADC

2.  Pre—employment to be hired.
 Pre—licensing for professions.
 Pre—admission for a level of care
&/or treatment.
 EAP (employee assistance program).
 Recommended or required by the legal
system.
 Recommended by healthcare.
 Recommended by family/friends.
 Your personal decision.
What about Other Services?
Other Drug & Alcohol Services may be available if
requested. Outreach & Speaking Services may be
available for organizations as a community service.
‘I used to believe it was just me that
struggled . . . In reality the harm I
caused was tearing my family
apart.
So, I gave myself a chance … it is
the best decision I ever made.’
WHO
GETS EVALUATIONS? Being aware that you have a problem is one thing:
doing something about it is another altogether.
At times a person may not realize the seriousness
of what they are doing.
Sometimes people are reluctant to admit a problem
even in the face of overwhelming evidence; or they
may know all too well there is a problem but feel
they don’t have the inner strength to deal with it.
Often it isn’t until someone experiences a ‘life crisis’
that the impact of this is driven home.
An evaluation with a professional alcohol & drug
counselor can help you start moving forward with
your life by:
 Helping determine why & how to make
changes.
 Helping support you in managing the problem
better.
 Helping you make healthy decisions for your
future.
What does an Evaluation Cost?
Your out of pocket cost is $190.00 at the time of the
Evaluation.
This seems like a lot, why? The current require-
ments for a completed evaluation & report is
extremely time-consuming for the Counselor to pre-
pare. The costs to you to do this have already
been discounted.
Medicare does not cover this cost.
Usually health insurance companies do not help
with the cost of the evaluation but may help with the
costs of treatment.
Your EAP may help with the cost of the
evaluation.
Medicaid of Nebraska may help with the cost of your
evaluation.
If you are involved with the legal system, please
speak with your Justice Professional to be
considered for the Probation Voucher & Sliding Fee
Scale. Certain situations may qualify for 50%-95%
help with costs.