LADC Intern

Under the supervision of a licensed counselor or qualified exempt professional, provide a range of substance abuse counseling services to individuals, couples, groups, and/or families.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse counseling services as defined in the 12 core functions stated in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148C, subdivision 9: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual, and family), case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, recordkeeping, and consultation with other professionals regarding client treatment and services.
• Follow and support the Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Meet with families to identify the need for services and make appropriate referrals under supervision.
• Participate in team staffing, staff meetings, and consultations.
• Maintain records according to the Center’s policies and procedures under supervision.
• Work as an active and effective treatment team member.
• Demonstrate interest and willingness in increasing skills and knowledge regarding substance abuse and participate in activities that advance the field of substance abuse treatment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with the agency and the community.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
• Assist in the training of paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be enrolled in an alcohol & drug counselor education program at an accredited school or educational program.
• Must be in the practicum portion of education and approved by their program instructor to begin internship.
• Students from other disciplines must contact their licensor to apply for a variance that expands the definition of “student intern” to include their discipline, with specific conditions met.
• Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid certification before direct patient contact.
• Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must complete 12 hours of Co-occurring Disorders training within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Physical Demands: Limited physical effort is required. Regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, use hands to handle, grab, and feel, taste, and smell. Occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend.
• Work Environment: Typically performed in an office setting. Involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions. Rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Noise level is generally quiet to moderate. This position is in-person, though the Center reserves the right to modify the work arrangement based on operational needs, patient requirements, and performance considerations.

Pay

$17/hour