Counselor Intern

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely patient files.
• Care for assigned patients and report patient status and concerns to the treatment team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop and implement patient treatment plans according to State OTP regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Hold a counselor intern license through the state of Texas.
• Maintain state trainee status, intern, registration, or in training standing.
• Experience working with opiate-addicted populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in conducting assessments, utilizing ASI criteria for appropriate patient placement, treatment plan development and implementation, service coordination, and crisis intervention.
• Strong documentation and computer skills.
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects of drugs on the body and cognitive functioning, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive diseases, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.
• Ability to work effectively within medical hierarchies, solve complex problems with clients, and work independently.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path.
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' lives.