Registered Intern Counselor (RMHCI, RCSWI) - PT/PRN

AAC offers a progressive culture that values work/life balance, invests in education, and fosters trust and respect for all individuals. Exceptional compensation and strong benefits include company-matching 401K, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Join a team dedicated to providing quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.

About the role

As a Counselor II, you will provide individual, group, and family counseling, conduct clinical assessments for new and ongoing patients, and demonstrate expertise in therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices. You will participate in treatment teams, coordinate services, and advocate for patients with the Utilization Review department to ensure comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage, and individual/group counseling.
• Initiate and provide family counseling services.
• Deliver clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist with other patients as assigned.
• Participate in weekly treatment team and program staff meetings.
• Ensure timely and compliant documentation per AAC’s policy guidelines, meeting contract, licensure, and accreditation standards.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult populations.
• Adhere to State Department standards, facility accreditation, and AAC’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (social work, counseling, or psychology).
• Registered Intern License (Mental Health Counselor Intern or Social Work Intern) required; actively working toward independent licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field strongly preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and electronic health record software.
• Counseling experience with adults, including understanding of psychotropic medications, symptoms, and effects.
• Ability to read, write, interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups, and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record (if driving a company vehicle or personal vehicle for company business).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Benefits

• Company-matching 401K.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.