Counselor Intern

American Addiction Centers•Hollywood, FL

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 acts as a liaison with the Utilization Review Department on aspects of client care. While working toward CADC certification, the Counselor Intern must attend weekly one-on-one supervision. The position supports the organization’s mission to provide compassionate, innovative care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Requirements

Be studying for drug and alcohol counseling certification at an accredited institution.
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 seek clarification, respond to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products.
Be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods.
Be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working in a substance abuse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

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