Counselor Intern / LCDC

Aliviane, Inc.•El Paso, TX

16d

About The Position

The Counselor Intern manages a client caseload by screening and assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group counseling, documenting client progress and participation, reviewing treatment plans, and planning for discharge. The role requires knowledge of the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling and the ability to apply them. The Counselor Intern works under the supervision of an LCDC-QCC and reports to the Clinical Supervisor/Director. Aliviane Inc. provides substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness to support people in recovery from addiction. The organization describes its work as helping clients embrace their voice, discover their journey, and engage their community. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in the AOP department. The schedule includes a half-day Friday, occasional travel, and a stated pay rate of $16.00. The position requires successful completion of annual in-service training requirements.

Requirements

Must be designated as a Counselor Intern by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
One to two years of related experience and/or training required.
Knowledge of the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling and ability to apply them.
Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures, and socioeconomic levels.
Ability to develop accurate and clinically sound psychosocial histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Ability to diagnose substance abuse disorders and determine level of care and eligibility.
Ability to maintain files according to licensure and accreditation standards, including required time frames.
Ability to contribute input and receive feedback in weekly staff meetings and biweekly supervision sessions.
Ability to manage client behavior and crisis situations and apply conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to walk, talk, or hear regularly; move throughout the building; and occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Social Services, Human Relations, Social Science, Psychology, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct program orientation and develop clients’ psychosocial histories and treatment plans within the time frames specified for the program’s level of service.
Maintain client files and documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal rules.
Facilitate psychoeducational individual, group, and family sessions, including alcohol and drug education, as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor/Director.
Consult with the treatment team and other appropriate individuals or programs to accomplish treatment goals.
Stay current with community resources and complete required and relevant documents, including documentation of client services.
Attend agency trainings and continue to acquire required continuing education hours.
Provide required documentation to utilization reviewers to coordinate client care.
Complete discharge paperwork within agency-policy time frames, submit it to the appropriate person or department, and conduct follow-ups 60 days after discharge.
Maintain positive, professional working relationships with staff, clients, and community members.
Comply with Aliviane Inc.’s confidentiality policy and protect agency, program, and employee records and information.
Understand, accept, implement, and promote the organization’s mission statement, goals, philosophy, and objectives, and serve as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.
Complete annual in-service training requirements.