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 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 (UR) Department on matters related to client care. While working toward CADC certification, the Counselor Intern must attend weekly one-on-one supervision. American Addiction Centers aims to provide comprehensive care addressing issues that may impede clients’ recovery.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide individualized case management, group therapy, and biopsychosocial assessment and counseling services for facility clients.
Develop client resources and provide vocational counseling.
Plan client discharge and continuing care, including placement.
Maintain communication with referral sources and other service providers as needed.
Act as a liaison with the UR Department regarding all aspects of client care.
Attend weekly one-on-one supervision while working toward CADC certification.
Run groups, meetings, and/or activities.