Counselor Intern

About the Role

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Counselor Intern assists in the orderly and systematic operation of the Residential Treatment Unit. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the attendance of clients to all JBRC clinical/social activities in the program schedule.
• Monitor client engagement and behavior in scheduled treatment activities.
• Orient new clients to the program and specific treatment modality.
• Monitor clients' urine when scheduled and randomly.
• Assist in building searches.
• Familiarize self with record-keeping practices and standards.
• Participate in administrative and clinical meetings as required.
• Conduct didactic lectures as assigned and co-facilitate/facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Practice the 12 core functions of counseling.
• Participate in supervisory sessions and six-month evaluations.
• Learn and adhere to ethical standards of counselors as documented in the Alcohol and Drug Counselors handbook.
• Inform clients that clinical services are being provided by a counselor in training under the supervision of a licensed counselor.
• Demonstrate the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalency. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be actively pursuing CADC, LCADC, LSW, or LPC, required within 3 years of hire or transfer.
• CPI, American Heart Association BLS, and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Work Environment

This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, reading, seeing, speaking, standing, and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with equipment such as a computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance and more.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay

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