Substance Abuse Counselor Intern Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services, Department of Health Services
Organizational Overview:
The Bergen County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services works to ensure that Bergen County residents of all ages who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders have access to appropriate services and supports. The Division promotes education, awareness, prevention, treatment, and recovery and connects residents with mental health and addiction resources available throughout Bergen County.
Job Description:
This employment opportunity is to serve as a Substance Abuse Counselor Intern within the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Under close supervision of a Supervising Counselor (LCADC), receives formal clinical supervision and on the job training to learn the skills to provide substance abuse counseling, treatment services, assessment, and compile documentation and/or reports; does other related duties.
The internship provides supervised practical training and experience leading toward certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor. The Substance Abuse Counselor Intern will learn the varied tasks involved in providing counseling and rehabilitative services while complying with applicable federal laws, State statutes and regulations, and Division policies and procedures
Job Responsibilities:
- Internship provides supervised practical training experience leading towards certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
- Under close clinical supervision, completes the education and training necessary to learn the 12 core functions of substance abuse disorder counseling.
- Participates in the preliminary and intake interviews and gather needed information. Under supervision, collects and documents substance abuse histories.
- Assist in the development of preliminary treatment and rehabilitation plan(s).
- Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with involved agencies. Learns to consult with agencies to gather information and provide follow-up services for clients.
- Participates in crisis intervention and assists in responding to client behavioral, clinical, and program-related concerns within the scope of the position.
- Monitors clients and assists in assessing client progress, behavior, participation, and adherence to program and treatment expectations.
- Provides case management services, including coordination of care, referrals, linkage to community resources, and follow-up regarding client needs and services.
- Provides individual, group, and family counseling under the direction and supervision of appropriately credentialed clinical staff.
- Conducts and/or assists with toxicology screening and other substance use monitoring procedures in accordance with program policies and procedures.
- Provides client transportation for appointments, services, community activities, or other program-related needs as assigned.
- Participates in clinical supervision, case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and other professional development activities.
- Maintains client confidentiality and complies with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and Division policies and procedures.
- Maintains timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management documentation, referrals, and other required records.
Schedule:
- Full time (40 hours/week).
- Applicants must be able to work weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or related field preferred.
- Appointees must provide proof of enrollment in the course work required under N.J.A.C. 13:34C-2.3(b)4.
Other Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey which is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
What we offer:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Enrollment into the state pension system
- Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs
Salary: $41,000 / per annum
Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.
The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.