Intern

Position: Intern

The Intern will have an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience by working closely with experienced industry counseling professionals. The Intern Counselor is responsible for learning the aspects of the delivery and implementation of long-term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health disorders.

This position is based at Outreach House 1 for Adolescents located at 16-14 Weirfield Street, Ridgewood, NY

Essential Duties

• Conduct assessments, intakes and participate in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.
• Complete necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and as appropriate, assist in development of treatment plan
• Facilitate admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner
• Manage all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions
• Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences. Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner and inform Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e., Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts, etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized or other responses.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Oversee and/or coordinates care with managed care organizations of identified clients who need either direct or indirect case supervision from a licensed mental health counselor
• Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle the volume of work.
• Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data.
• Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in human services, behavioral health social work, mental health, or a related field required.