Counselor Intern LCDC-I

Summary: MedMark Treatment Centers is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care. They are seeking a dynamic Counselor Intern to provide treatment and casework services to patients, ensuring timely counseling and documentation based on the plan of care. Responsibilities: - Prepare and maintain accurate and timely patient files - Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly - Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State OTP regulations Required Qualifications: - Minimum age requirement of 18 - Must hold counselor intern license through the state of Texas - Required/Maintained state trainee status, intern, registration or in training standing - Have experience working with opiate addicted population - Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills - Skilled in conducting assessments, utilization of ASI criteria for appropriate patient placement, treatment plan development and implementation, service coordination, and crisis intervention - Excellent documentation and computer skills required - Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction - Ability to work effectively within medical hierarchy, assist in complex problem solving with clients, and work autonomously - Exhibits good time management skills - Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit excellent customer service skills - Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision - Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen Required Skills: Counselor intern license, opiate addiction, Conducting assessments Important Skills: addiction treatment, communication skills, Documentation skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer service skills, Self-directed, Time management skills Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K), Generous paid time off and paid holidays, Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path