Registered Intern Counselor; RMHCI, RCSWI

Overview

We are looking for future leaders who exceed expectations and are dedicated to compassionate care for adults with addiction and co‑occurring mental health disorders.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing individual, group, and family counseling, conducting clinical assessments for new and existing patients, and utilizing evidence‑based practices in therapeutic interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
• Initiate and provide family counseling services.
• Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned by clinical manager.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and program staff meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation necessary meets contract, licensure, accreditation, and standards for services in a timely manner following AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
• Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.

Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (social work, counseling or psychology). Required.
• Registered Intern License Required (Mental Health Counselor Intern OR Social Work Intern), actively working toward independent licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field strongly preferred.
• Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Counseling experience with adults, understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documentation, type, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Valid driver license and insurable driving record (if driving a company vehicle or personal vehicle for company business).

Physical Requirements

Prolonged sitting at a desk. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunity for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws. American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other protected category.