Overview:

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

** PAID INTERN TO FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY **

Seeking: Counselor Intern - Substance/Opioid Use Disorder

• Must be eligible for registration with the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB)

• We will assist with the registration process

• Also considering those with an active CADC-R or LCAS-R

Full Time Hours:

Weekdays with

occasional rotating Saturday mornings:

• Monday - Friday: 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM

• Saturday: 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM (occasional, on rotation)

Our Team:

Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC),

located in Shelby,

NC,

is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Role as a Counselor Intern:

The Counselor Intern is a an individual seeking credentialing or licensure with the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB) and seeking practical work experience in an outpatient setting.

Benefits of Joining Our Clinical Team:

• Hands-On Clinical ExperienceGain valuable, practical experience in a clinical setting, working directly with clients under the supervision of licensed professionals.
  

• Mentorship

  Work alongside experienced counselors who can offer guidance, support, and mentorship throughout the internship.
  

• Stable Schedules: Enjoy flexibility in early morning work hours, offering a great work/life balance to other commitments like school or part-time employment.

• Skill Development

  Enhance skills in counseling techniques, case management, and client interaction, providing a strong foundation for a counseling career.
  

• Positive Impact

  Contribute to the well-being and recovery of individuals in the community, which can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
  

• Potential for Employment

  High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles upon completion of their internship, based on availability and performance.
  

Intern Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of a licensed professional, may co-facilitate group or family sessions;

• May be present and assist with initial assessments of patients;

• May prepare, for review and approval by licensed professionals, treatment plans for patients;

• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner for review and approval by licensed professionals;

• May evaluate patient's needs and, working with a licensed professional, may determine if referral to other programs or services is needed;

• Other duties may be assigned by a licensed professional overseeing and responsible for the intern's work, within the professional, legal, and ethical parameters of the counseling internship.

Qualifications:

Your Education, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of HS diploma or GED equivalent required;

• Ideal for candidates seeking a degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other related theraputic behavioral health degree

Your Skills & Experience:

• No previous professional experience in clinical field required; prefer b

  asic knowledge of counseling or therapeutic concepts acquired through education or training by an accredited college or university.

• Ideal for those seeking clinical work experience in an outpatient OTP (opioid treatment program) setting

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be eligible for registration with the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB)

• We will assist with the registration process

• Also considering those with an active CADC-R or LCAS-R

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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