Counselor Intern - Paid

Job Summary

In this role you will have an incredible opportunity to participate in the care of patients enrolled in treatment with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. You will also have a great opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team consisting of the clinic Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Service Coordinator, Counselors, and Nursing staff to ensure the overall safety and wellbeing of our patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe patient progress through individual and group counseling sessions.
• Opportunities for direct patient contact hours, including patient assessments.
• Identifies any clinical/case management needs and works to address these needs.
• Affords assistance with individual and group counseling as required.
• Reports abuse, maltreatment, and patient grievances as needed.
• Participates in new patient orientation by learning all services offered.
• Educates patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
• Ensures the reading and understanding of the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Ensures compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR HIPAA.
• Ensures compliance with Local, State, Federal, and Colonial Management Group, LP (CMGLP) rules, regulations, and policies.
• Acts always in the best interest of the program and company; honors, supports and protects the proprietary rights of the company.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Qualifications

• Interns must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within a program that offers course credit for internships.
• Intern must be in the process of pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree within a specific program and/or state requirements.
• Applicants preferably should have completed introductory course work in substance abuse theories and practices.
• Interns must clear a security background check and follow company policies and procedures.
• Candidates must follow all ethical and professional standards.
• Candidates must follow CMGLP policy and procedures.
• Candidates must meet with their Internship Supervisor as required by their program.

Job Or State Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited college or university within a program that offers course credit for internships.