Counselor Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor the Counselor Intern shall assist in the orderly and systematic operation of the Residential Treatment Unit. Facilitate the attendance of clients to all JBRC clinical/social activities in program schedule. Monitors client engagement and behavior in scheduled treatment activities. Orientate new clients to the program and specific treatment modality. Monitor clients' urine when scheduled and randomly. Assist in building searches. Familiarize self with record-keeping practices and standards. Participate in administrative and clinical meetings as required. Conduct didactic lectures as assigned and co-facilitate/facilitate group counseling sessions. Practice 12 core functions of counseling. Participate in supervisory sessions and six month evaluations. Learn and adhere to ethical standards of counselors as documented in the Alcohol and Drug Counselors handbook. Inform clients that clinical services are being provided by counselor in training under the supervision of a licensed counselor. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalency.  Bachelors or Master's degree preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must be actively pursuing CADC, LCADC, LSW, or LPC, required within 3 years of hire or transfer. CPI, American Heart Association BLS and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.