Intern

Siena Francis House•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the provision of chemical dependency treatment to men and women in the Siena Francis Miracles Treatment Program. This position serves under the direction of the Clinical Director and includes conducting client assessment, individual and group therapy sessions, lectures, clinical reviews, treatment planning and treatment team staffing.

Requirements

Willingness to work within a diverse cultural setting and provide culturally competent services.
Prompt and consistent attendance during scheduled working hours.
Enrollment in a degree program for counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferred, or a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Utilize a strength based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and other treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
Provide family counseling, as appropriate.
Monitor client’s access and involvement with treatment and other programming to help address barriers to treatment and recovery.
Complete clinical documentation and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records.
Conduct chemical dependency assessments and evaluations. Develop treatment plans according to client’s goals.
Facilitate lectures and lead classroom discussions.
Conduct conflict resolution with clients and other treatment team members.
Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining need for treatment and services.
Assists in the implementation of policy and procedures of the Miracles Treatment Program.
Assist in the collection of usable information in order to apply and sustain grant funding.
Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations and city, state and federal standards.
Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development and training as required.
Willingness to learn about addiction and homelessness issues and concerns.
Maintain working knowledge of other of local agencies, programs and resources and link clients as appropriate to those resources.
Knowledge of recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferred, or a willingness to learn.
Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and economic diversity and workplace harmony.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Communicates collaboratively with government and non-governmental organizations, state and federal judicial systems, state and community corrections, businesses, and other local agencies to provide information and services on behalf of the Miracles Treatment Program.
Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including court appearances when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by manager.