Counselor Intern

Job Description

Job description

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Counselor Intern provides counseling and/or therapy to adults afflicted with the disease of substance abuse and/or dependence.

** JOB DUTIES**

• Embodies Eva’s Village’s core values, voice and tone in order to provide an exceptional and effective experience for our clients, funders, employees and volunteers.
• Performs all procedures accurately, completely and efficiently for clients in accordance with applicable program policies and procedures.
• Performs biopsychosocial intakes and assessments and explores diagnoses with course of treatment.
• Develops treatment plans, which include measurable goals and objectives.
• Facilitates psycho-education classes, group therapy, support groups and individual counseling as assigned.
• Participates in case conference with multidisciplinary treatment team to determine the best course of treatment for clients and to address all of the client’s needs.
• Works with clients to help them develop life skills to be used after discharge.
• Provides discharge planning and links clients with additional services in the community.
• Sets up discharge plans to the least restrictive environment possible while maintaining a level of safety for the client to grow and learn.
• Maintains up-to-date client files.
• Participates in program data collection and maintains program tracking mechanisms.
• Develops and submits treatment plans as needed.
• Verifies insurance benefits for clients for specific treatment and care options as needed.
• Coordinates claims submissions, follow up calls, and appeals for denied claims as needed.
• Communicates with all appropriate referral sources, i.e., Parole, Probation, and Drug Court, etc. as needed.
• Contacts client and/or referring agency when clients miss their appointments and reschedules as deemed necessary.
• Makes appropriate referrals based on the needs of the client.
• Responsible for assisting clients with legal issues, scheduling fine payments, rescinding warrants and rescheduling courts dates where and when applicable.
• Responsible for urine testing and breathalyzers when needed.
• Perform crisis intervention when necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

** QUALIFICATIONS**

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.

College enrolled preferred, LAC/LSW preferred.

Enrolled in a course of study leading to certification as a CADC or Licensed as an LCADC.

** EXPERIENCE:**

• Knowledge of 12-Step Program, AA, NA
• Ability to complete a bio-psycho-social for substance abuse/dependence.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills required
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and perform duties effectively in stressful/emergency situations
• Must be able to maintain objectivity and deal diplomatically with clients and family members

** Benefits Include:**

Medical , Dental , Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan.