Counselor Intern / LCDC

Aliviane•El Paso, TX

12d

About The Position

Aliviane Inc. is seeking a Counselor Intern for its AOP department. The position 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 discharges. The Counselor Intern works directly under the supervision of an LCDC-QCC and applies knowledge of the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling. The role involves conducting program orientations, developing psychosocial histories and treatment plans, maintaining client records in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements, and facilitating psychoeducational individual, group, and family sessions as assigned. The Counselor Intern also coordinates with treatment teams and utilization reviewers, stays current on community resources, completes discharge documentation and follow-ups, and maintains professional relationships with staff, clients, and community partners while protecting confidential information. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with occasional travel. The posted pay is $16.00. The position requires designation as a Counselor Intern by the Texas Department of State Health Services and one to two years of related experience and/or training. An associate degree in a related field is preferred. Post-hire, the employee must successfully complete 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.
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 timeframes.
Ability to contribute input and receive feedback during weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly supervision sessions.
Ability to manage client behavior and crisis situations and apply conflict resolution skills.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements after hire.
Ability to walk, talk, or hear regularly; move throughout the building; and occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct program orientations and develop psychosocial histories and treatment plans within program timeframes.
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.
Participate in consultation with the treatment team and other appropriate individuals or programs to accomplish treatment goals.
Stay current with community resources and complete required documentation, including records of client services.
Attend agency trainings and obtain required continuing education hours.
Provide required documentation to utilization reviewers to coordinate client care.
Complete discharge paperwork within agency timeframes and conduct follow-ups 60 days after discharge.
Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with staff, clients, and the community.
Comply with confidentiality policies and protect agency, program, employee, and client information.
Understand, accept, implement, and promote the agency's mission, goals, philosophy, and objectives; serve as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.
Manage client caseloads, including screening and assessing needs, counseling, documenting progress, reviewing treatment plans, and discharge planning.