Counselor Intern - Idaho

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC•Boise, ID

43d•$1 - $14

About The Position

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Intern is responsible for working under the direction of the counseling staff, leadership, and multidisciplinary team to gain relevant skills in the field of counseling, case management, and excellent delivery of services to patients at Northpoint.

Requirements

Must be seeking relevant licensure in state where services are rendered to meet the standards and requirements at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
Minimum of 1 (one) year experience in relevant field
Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills required for interacting with patients in our care
Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board
Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
Completion of new employee orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work, including acknowledgment of all Company policies
Demonstrated computer literacy
Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
Completion of background and professional reference checks
Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA
Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
Creative and persistent problem solver
Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

Responsibilities

Individual case supervision
Facilitate, under the direction of counseling staff, education and process groups
Complete documentation in a timely manner, as required by policies and procedures
Assist with patient interventions and retention
Complete biopsychosocial histories and treatment plans under the direction of clinical leadership
Engage in individual and family counseling under the direction and supervision of clinical leadership
Assist in discharge planning
Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times
Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned