Registered Intern Counselor II

American Addiction Centers•Riverview, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is seeking individuals for a fulfilling career opportunity to make a difference in helping others. AAC offers a progressive culture that values employee ideas, work/life balance, education, trust, and respect. The company provides strong benefits, including company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. AAC is looking for future leaders who will exceed expectations and contribute to their mission of providing quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The company's purpose is to empower patients, families, and communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences Required (social work, counseling or psychology).
Registered Intern License Required (Mental Health Counselor Intern OR Social Work Intern) required, and actively working towards independent licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field strongly preferred.
Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Counseling experience with adults, an understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.
Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Valid driver license and insurable driving record (If driving a company vehicle or if driving personal vehicle for company business; refer to Guidelines for Driving Company Vehicles).

Responsibilities

Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned by clinical manager.
Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.