Registered Intern Counselor (RMHCI, RCSWI) - PT/PRN

American Addiction Centers•Riverview, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Intern Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling to adults receiving outpatient and inpatient care for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role conducts clinical assessments for new and continuing patients, supports treatment planning and coordination, and applies therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities, and evidence-based practices. The counselor participates in treatment teams and communicates with the Utilization Review department and other departments to help ensure comprehensive patient care. The position is part of American Addiction Centers, whose stated mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care and to help patients, families, and communities achieve recovery and optimal wellness. The counselor must follow applicable state standards, facility accreditation requirements, AAC policies and procedures, documentation guidelines, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality standards. This role may require overtime, weekend and holiday work, and flexible hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
Registered intern license as a Mental Health Counselor Intern or Social Work Intern; actively working toward independent licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Counseling experience with adults and understanding of psychotropic medications, 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’s license and insurable driving record if driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
Physical ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods and lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage, and individual and group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to patients on the assigned caseload and assist with other patients as assigned by the clinical manager.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and program staff meetings.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with contract, licensure, accreditation, service standards, and AAC documentation guidelines.
Communicate with other departments to support patient care, including advocating and communicating with the Utilization Review department about patient care.
Provide clinical services to adult outpatient and inpatient populations.
Follow state department standards, facility accreditation requirements, and AAC policies and procedures.
Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information and follow HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Assist in monitoring and managing the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.