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

American Addiction Centers•Riverview, FL

21d

About The Position

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is seeking a Registered Intern Counselor to provide clinical care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role provides individual, group, and family counseling, conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and supports patients receiving inpatient and outpatient services. The counselor works with treatment teams and other departments to coordinate care, advocate for patients, and support recovery and wellness. The position requires timely, policy-compliant documentation and adherence to state, accreditation, AAC, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 standards. The counselor also helps maintain the patient community as a therapeutic milieu. The posting identifies the position as part-time or PRN.

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, and actively working toward independent licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
Experience 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.
Ability 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.
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide interventions, assessments, treatment planning, triage, and individual and group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to patients on the counselor’s caseload and assist with other patients as assigned by the clinical manager.
Provide clinical services to adult inpatient and outpatient populations.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and program staff meetings.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with contract, licensure, accreditation, service standards, and AAC documentation policies.
Communicate with other departments to help ensure quality patient care.
Advocate for patients and communicate with the Utilization Review department about patient care.
Follow applicable state department standards, facility accreditation requirements, AAC policies and procedures, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information.
Help monitor and manage the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.