Substance Use Disorders Intern

Description

Job Title:                  Substance Use Disorders Intern

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisor:              Program Manager SUD Services

Location:                  Virginia, MN

Pay Band:                 $18.00 - $25.40 (Pay Band 1) BOE

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.   

Job Summary:

This position will report to the Program Manager or Director for Clinical Supervision during the internship. The Intern is responsible for duties and responsibilities of all Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor's at residential and/or outpatient treatment services such as leading groups and assisting in supporting clinical team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with Managed Care Service Organization to obtain approval for substance use services to prospective and current people we serve per contract requirements
• Provide direct substance use services to inpatient and outpatient people under the direction and supervision of professional licensed counseling staff
• Develop individualized treatment plans with assigned people
• Document appropriate services for each assigned person in the electronic health record (CREDIBLE) 
• Participate in Range Treatment Center multidisciplinary case staff meetings
• Help promote positive interactions with staff from other agencies, the community, and within the Range Mental Health Center
• Coordinate involvement with clergy, probation, and other outside agencies/services for the people we serve when appropriate 
• Represent the Range Treatment Center and assume other functions and duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Director of SUD services
• Act as a liaison to other Range Mental Health Center programs with regards to Substance Use Disorder services and illnesses
• Respond to inquiries regarding substance use services either via phone, writing, or in person 
• Knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of each assigned worksite and seek answers to questions via communication with direct supervisor or other representative of RMHC in authority
• Must comply with all required federal and state guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to formulate and prepare assessments, individual treatment plans, treatment summaries, progress notes, and other required documents in a timely fashion.
• Assertiveness sufficient to complete positions essential functions
• Able to attend to nonverbal cues 
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of interaction with the people we serve in the treatment setting and other relevant confidential information
• Able to handle sensitive situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks with sufficient flexibility to meet demands in a fluid and changing environment
• Ability to operate accurately a computer, keyboard, and mouse
• Able to facilitate group interactions between people that are directed at therapeutic goals.
• Ability to handle significant daily stress 
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language 

Education and Experience:

• Participation in an accredited substance use disorders program
• Two years of freedom from substance use problems
• Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
• Pass a Department of Human Services background check
• CPR / First Aid certi