Intern, Counseling Services

Denver Health•Denver, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, assists detox counseling staff with various tasks related to patient care coordination in the detox facility. Tasks may include assisting with forms completion and data entry, obtaining and recording breath alcohol levels, retrieving patient property at discharge, obtaining clothing or other supplies for patients, escorting patients through the facility, may monitor patients at meals, visitation, recreational activities or other times as needed and as appropriate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Interest in addictions counseling and working with substance use/abuse patient population.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Assists detox counseling staff with tasks related to patient care coordination in the detox facility.
Assists with obtaining and recording breath alcohol levels, obtaining forms, forms completion, faxing and data entry, retrieving patient property at discharge, obtaining clothing or other supplies for patients, escorting patients through the facility, may monitor patients during mealtimes, visitation, recreational activities, or at other times as needed and as appropriate.
Helps maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by responding to staff support situations using crisis prevention intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques.
Promotes positive Interpersonal (customer) relationship with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
Treats all individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect, consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health.
Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of Trust, Respect, and Excellence.
Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care.