Intern LCDC
About The Position
Pecan Valley Centers offers hands-on learning experiences for students in mental health, substance use, and social work. This internship is for individuals working toward becoming a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC). Placement requires an affiliation agreement between Pecan Valley Centers and the student's school or university. Candidates must complete the application process and an interview and, if recommended for placement, a full background check. Interns are expected to be flexible in their assigned responsibilities and assist the agency in other roles as needed or allowed. They must protect client confidentiality by understanding and following HIPAA regulations and help maintain and promote a trauma-informed, person- and family-centered environment. Under the professional guidance and supervision of a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC), interns provide indirect/administrative and direct/clinical substance use disorder services to children and adults.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and social security card.
- Must provide proof of current enrollment in an LCDC program at an accredited institution of higher education.
- Must attend a school or university with which Pecan Valley Centers has an affiliation agreement.
Responsibilities
- Perform screenings and assessments.
- Provide individual counseling, group counseling, crisis counseling, or substance abuse counseling, depending on the program.
- Document all contacts and services provided.
- Participate in clinic meetings.
- Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision sessions.
- Maintain client confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations.
- Help maintain and promote a trauma-informed, person- and family-centered environment.
- Be flexible in assigned responsibilities and assist the agency in other roles as needed or allowed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
