Student Intern

Student Intern | The Aviary Recovery Center | Lee's Summit, Missouri

The Social Worker I plans, directs, defines and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services to clients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder and physical and emotional abuse. Conducts individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and education.

• Conduct social history assessment of the client through observation and client/family interview, obtaining information on the client’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet client’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss client assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the client.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure client records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the client.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in social work.
• One or more years’ experience working with client population preferred.
• Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic social work services in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and government eligibility for these programs; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.

• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following:
  Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• CPR certification and de‑escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

This position is an Individual Contributor.

The Aviary Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Aviary Recovery Center is an EOE.