Alcohol and Drug Counseling Intern

UHS • Eden Prairie, MN

53d • Onsite

About The Position

As we look back on Pride Institute’s almost 38-year history of providing our clients with an inclusive and accepting place for recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance abuse, sexual health and mental health, we realize that Pride Institute’s services and advocacy are needed now more than ever! Our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) staff in Eden Prairie and our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) staff in Uptown Minneapolis understand the issues the LGBTQIA+ community face, and our mission is to give clients the tools needed for addiction and mental health recovery. For the past four years, Pride Institute has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. We have also been honored by the MINNESOTA’S Best STAR TRIBUNE READERS’ CHOICE survey every year since its inception in 2021 with the silver award in the Recovery/Treatment Center category. We strive to provide the best client-centered care by employing and developing highly qualified staff trained in working specifically with the LGBTQIA+ community and dedicated to service excellence. Website: https://www.pride-institute.com We are currently accepting applications for Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern (ADC Intern) at our Residential program in Eden Prairie. The ADC Intern is a student in a bona fide counselor education training program. The ADC Intern, working under the clinical and administrative supervision of the LADC Supervisor, is responsible for providing ongoing assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling sessions, individual and group recovery education, treatment plan reviews, continuing care planning and other written clinical documentation. All services are to be provided according to regulations established by Minnesota 245G and the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. The ADC Intern must participate in weekly clinical supervision provided by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor. The ADC Intern will typically work an 8 hour daytime shift, Monday through Friday, and possibly occasional weekends as available. This is an unpaid internship.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Must be enrolled in a formal alcohol and drug counselor training program at an accredited college or university
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass/clear the MN DHS Background Study and pass a UA drug test

Responsibilities

• providing ongoing assessment
• treatment planning
• individual and group counseling sessions
• individual and group recovery education
• treatment plan reviews
• continuing care planning
• other written clinical documentation
• participate in weekly clinical supervision provided by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees