Counselor Intern

American Addiction Centers•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Counselor Intern coordinates and provides individualized case management, group therapy, and biopsychosocial assessment services, including group and counseling services for clients at the facility. The role includes case management, developing client resources, vocational counseling, discharge and continuing-care planning, and client placement. The Counselor Intern maintains communication with referral sources and other service providers as needed, and serves as a liaison with the Utilization Review Department regarding client care. While working toward CADC certification, the intern must attend weekly one-on-one supervision. American Addiction Centers provides care for adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, with a mission to support recovery and wellness of mind, body, and spirit. The position requires flexible hours and availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays. The work includes prolonged sitting at a desk and lifting up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as necessary.

Requirements

Be studying for a Drug & Alcohol counseling certification from an accredited institution.
Have 2 years’ experience working in a substance abuse environment.
Ability to work effectively with people and help them adjust to their specific problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, and other staff.
Knowledge and experience running groups, meetings, and/or activities.
Ability to read and interpret written information and write clearly and informatively, including editing work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and seek clarification, respond well to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, and have flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide individualized case management, group therapy, and biopsychosocial assessment services, including group and counseling services.
Develop client resources and provide vocational counseling, discharge and continuing-care planning, and client placement.
Maintain communication with referral sources and other service providers as needed.
Act as a liaison with the Utilization Review Department on aspects of client care.
Attend weekly one-on-one supervision while working toward CADC certification.