Substance Use Intern

About the role

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. You'll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, focused on outcomes that matter to people, and committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible.

Responsibilities

• Performs substance use assessments, collaborates with case managers to identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance use related goals and develop a comprehensive service plan.
• Provides substance use counseling and support services to clients.
• Facilitates weekly substance use groups including harm reduction and relapse prevention.
• Performs crisis intervention, assessment, advocacy, referral, and case planning.
• Participates in weekly supervision with his/her supervisor, team meetings, and case reviews.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

Requirements

• Current CASAC(T) student.
• Enrolled in an education and training program that will grant credit hours for your internship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competency at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to evaluate and monitor clients, screen for signs and symptoms of substance use disorders, and provide support during recovery.
• Ability to implement treatment plans and offer emotional support.
• Adherence to NYS OASAS Scope of Practice Rules and involvement in the 12 Core Functions of an Addiction Counselor.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 1:45pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Pay

• Unpaid.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 1:45pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Location

• New Rochelle, NY or Mount Vernon, NY.

Primary Functions

• Performs substance use assessments, collaborates with case managers to identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance use related goals and develop a comprehensive service plan.
• Provides substance use counseling and support services to clients.
• Facilitates weekly substance use groups including harm reduction and relapse prevention.
• Performs crisis intervention, assessment, advocacy, referral, and case planning.
• Participates in weekly supervision with his/her supervisor, team meetings, and case reviews.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

Additional Functional / Organizational Support

• Participate in weekly supervision.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

Physical Characteristics

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for moderate periods of time.
• Able to work in an open space floor plan.
• Occasional lifting of > 15+ pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Includes disability and Veterans.