Unpaid Internship for Substance Use Disorder Counselor

First Steps Recovery•El Dorado Hills, CA

167d•Onsite

About The Position

Interns are members of the treatment team and primary coordinators in the provision of individual, group, and supportive counseling services in accordance with the client's plan for treatment. The role ensures that the health and daily living needs of each client are met, and promotes the maintenance of recovery during treatment. This is an unpaid internship.

Requirements

Prior experience with substance abuse/chemical dependency counseling.
Certification in field of expertise or certified and/or licensed with CA certifying organization.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
Negative TB test results within past 6 months.
Medical Clearance to work within past 6 months.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship Preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain primary responsibility for managing the group process and assist groups to be more effective.
Prepare appropriate educational groups according to the needs of the clients.
Provide support and encouragement to help clients socialize, interact and facilitate social activities during groups.
Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients.
Develop curriculum if needed.
Coordinate with therapists about their clients regarding their treatment goals.
Maintain a supportive attitude toward clients.
Keep Program Director and Clinical Director informed of client care, problems and issues.
Assume responsibility for learning and professional development needs.
Participate with the clinical treatment team.
Be available for staff meetings and/or training as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.