Counselor Intern - Washington
$34,674–$34,674 year
On-siteEdmonds, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate education and process groups, complete biopsychosocial histories and treatment plans, and engage in individual and family counseling under clinical leadership supervision. Assist with patient interventions, retention, and discharge planning while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. Complete documentation in a timely manner and participate in quality assurance and compliance activities. Adhere to all company policies, including mandatory staff development and training, and demonstrate proficiency with EMR systems. This role supports the multidisciplinary team at Northpoint Recovery, a growing behavioral healthcare platform treating adults and adolescents with substance use and mental health conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Must be seeking relevant licensure in state where services are rendered to meet the standards and requirements at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Minimum of 1 (one) year experience in relevant field
- Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills required for interacting with patients in our care
- Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
- Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board
- Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
- Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
- Completion of new employee orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work, including acknowledgment of all Company policies
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
- Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
- Completion of background and professional reference checks
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
- Creative and persistent problem solver
- Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems
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