Alcohol/Drug Counselor Intern

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

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Posted about 2 months ago

Internship

Rancho Mirage, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will provide clinical services aligned with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's Standards of Care and the 12-Core functions of alcohol and drug counseling, focusing on developing clinical competency and ethical practice.

This internship is for students currently enrolled in an alcohol and drug counseling program at an accredited institution. It requires a minimum of 2 years of freedom from chemical use problems and involves providing clinical services as part of a treatment team, focusing on developing clinical competency and ethical practice.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Clinical Services

Treatment Team Coordination

Alcohol And Drug Counseling

Clinical Competency

Ethical Practice

Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Evidence-Based Methods

Intervention Implementation

Multiculturalism

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care and the 12-Core functions of alcohol and drug counseling. Development of clinical competency and ethical practice.

  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice professionalism in clinical placement
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning 
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice theory- and evidence-based methods to implement interventions
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice ethical principles in clinical practice
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice multiculturalism in clinical practice

Qualifications

Required:

  • Must be a student at time of practicum or internship, meaning enrolled in a program in alcohol and drug counseling at an accredited educational institution, or who is taking an alcohol and drug counseling course or practicum for credit.
  • Minimum 2 years freedom from chemical use problems

Preferred:

  • Preference for students who are in their final semesters and have had passed the majority of their classes within their degree program.

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization.  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue.  This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment.  All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees.  Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time-off
  • Tuition reimbursement


The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the nation's largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 17 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Washington, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults. The Foundation includes: • the nation's largest recovery publishing house • a fully-accredited graduate school of addiction studies • a dedicated addiction research center • intensive educational programs for medical students and professionals • community and school-based prevention programs and services • unique family and children’s programs • an influential institute for recovery advocacy and policy Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Our collective ability to meet the challenges of today and thrive in the future is directly connected to having a diverse workforce, an inclusive culture, a strong presence in diverse communities, and the provision of culturally responsive care. To that end, in early 2019, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation embarked on a strategic and sustainable journey for change in procedures, decision-making processes and the allocation of resources. Learn more about what we are doing to affect long-term, sustainable change. https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion Do Meaningful Work Interested in learning more about what it's like to work at Hazelden Betty Ford? Learn more from some of our current employees: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfBfcXEyM_XO_jDB4PC2vZZX9H7OOBuCy Search our current job openings and join our team today: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/about-us/support/careers

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