Job Details

Description

Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for Counselor Interns who are pursuing their CADC and are interested in on-the-job training! This is a temporary, part-time position consisting of 20 hours a week. Applications limited to external candidates only.

Under the direct supervision of an authorized staff member (CADC II or higher), the Counselor Intern demonstrates increasing awareness and initial application of Counselor Competencies including assessments, 1x1 and group facilitation, and necessary documentation as reflected by supervisor reviews and QA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings needed to complete CADC I certification.
• Keep detailed account of hours worked and duties performed on approved record.
• Provide direct client services, including screen, assess, evaluate level of care, diagnose for substance use criteria, provide individual sessions, refer to appropriate levels of care, treatment plan and document appropriately.
• Facilitate groups using education, discussion, and group process. Focus on emotional / social / and family issues relevant to clients with substance use issues.
• Participate in clinical supervision including group and individual observation, QA review of documentation, and personal goal tracking highlighted in yearly evaluation. Attend minimum of 2 hours individual or group supervision per month.
• Demonstrate improving competency as reflected by observation, clinical supervision, and QA feedback. Minimum of 75% Initial Application rating necessary to move to Counselor 1. Completes work within designated timeframes.
• Communicate with referral sources as allowed per ROI’s as well as completing monthly status reports.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to learn and perform essential Counseling functions.
• Completing the mandatory MHACBO minimum training and experience requirements for Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor I (CADC).
• Registered with MHACBO as CADC-R prior to employment.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.

Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org.

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our clientele. For anyone needing assistance or accommodation with Adapt’s application process, please reach out to our team at careers@adaptoregon.org or by calling (541) 672-2691 and asking for our Human Resources department.