Counselor Intern

Aliviane, Inc.•El Paso, TX

23h•$16 - $19

About The Position

Aliviane Inc. is committed to providing substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness to help community members recover from addiction. The Counselor Intern manages a client caseload and works directly under the supervision of a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Qualified Credentialed Counselor (LCDC-QCC). The position involves screening and assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group counseling, documenting client progress and participation, reviewing treatment plans, and discharge planning. The role requires knowledge of the 12 core functions of substance use counseling and the ability to apply them.

Requirements

Must be designated as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Intern by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
High school diploma, GED, or an associate degree in Social Services, Human Relations, Social Science, Psychology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in Social Services, Human Relations, Social Science, Psychology, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.
One to two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct program orientations and develop psychosocial histories and treatment plans within the time frames specified for the program's level of service.
Diagnose substance use disorders and determine level of care and eligibility.
Maintain client files and documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and federal rules.
Facilitate psycho-educational and counseling sessions for individuals, groups, and families, including substance use education, as assigned by the supervisor.
Consult with the treatment team and other appropriate individuals or programs to accomplish treatment goals; contribute input and receive feedback in staff meetings and supervision sessions.
Provide required documentation to utilization reviewers to coordinate client care.
Complete and submit discharges, referrals, and follow-ups within time frames established by state and federal guidelines.
Manage client behavior and crisis situations, applying conflict-resolution skills.
Attend organizational training and continue to acquire Continuing Education (CE) hours.
Understand, accept, implement, and promote Aliviane Inc.'s mission statement, program and department goals, philosophy, and objectives.
Serve as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.