Counselor Intern at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Job Description:

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 22-35382

Hours Per Week 40

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Location: Pleasantville

Weekends Required? No


Description

ATLANTICARE

_________________________ ROLE DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Counselor Intern Outpatient

JOB CODE: #7070

EXEMPT:

NON-EXEMPT: X

DATE: 10/22

REVISED:

7/09

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Demonstrates knowledge in Federal and State regulatory requirements for position responsibilities required.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality of all client information in accordance with federal regulations
• Knowledgeable of methadone related issues regarding drug abuse and recovery information.
• Capable of writing accurate required reports
• Ability to respect all cultures and ethnic differences

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor the Counselor Intern shall assist in the orderly and systematic operation of the Residential Treatment Unit. Facilitate the attendance of clients to all JBRC clinical/social activities in program schedule. Monitors client engagement and behavior in scheduled treatment activities. Orientate new clients to the program and specific treatment modality. Monitor clients' urine when scheduled and randomly. Assist in building searches. Familiarize self with record-keeping practices and standards. Participate in administrative and clinical meetings as required. Conduct didactic lectures as assigned and co-facilitate/facilitate group counseling sessions. Practice 12 core functions of counseling. Participate in supervisory sessions and six month evaluations. Learn and adhere to ethical standards of counselors as documented in the Alcohol and Drug Counselors handbook. Inform clients that clinical services are being provided by counselor in training under the supervision of a licensed counselor.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalency. Bachelors or Master's degree preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must be actively pursuing CADC, LCADC, LSW, or LPC

EXPERIENCE .

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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