Alcohol and Drug Counselor - paid intern

People Incorporated Mental Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Job summary

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking an Alcohol and Drug Counselor intern to join our team at the Saint Paul, MN location. The ADC Intern will gain on-the-job experience while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and supporting clients in a paid internship.

Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday during regular business hours, located at 317 York Ave, Saint Paul. Salary is $25.00 per hour, with opportunities to learn clinical assessment, group facilitation, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Alcohol and Drug Counseling program or related behavioral health program.
• Eligible to complete a clinical internship as required by their educational institution.
• Working toward licensure or certification requirements established by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
• Basic understanding of substance use disorders, recovery concepts, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Foundational knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, person-centered care, trauma-informed practices, and recovery-oriented services.
• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and the treatment planning process.
• Interest in working with adults experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, or behavioral health crises.
• Ability to meet program and academic requirements for an internship or practicum placement.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments with clients with person centered care.
• Meet with clients 1:1
• Facilitate groups
• Timely Documentation
• Ensure that all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Attend all required and assigned meetings and training, including weekly Clinical Review

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Person-centered care

Trauma-informed practices

Recovery-oriented services

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Enrollment in accredited Alcohol and Drug Counseling program

Eligible for clinical internship

Minnesota Board licensure/certification progress

Tools

ASAM Criteria

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: YORK AVE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - SAINT PAUL, MN 55130Position Type: Internship - PaidSalary Range: $25.00 HourlyAlcohol and Drug Counselor - paid intern

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking an Alcohol and Drug Counselor intern to join our team. The ADC Intern will have the opportunity to lean about People Incorporated services and receive on-the-job experience working with clients and collaborating with other members of an interdisciplinary team.

Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

Location(s):People Incorporated Access and Recovery Center in St.Paul: 317 York Ave, 55130

Hiring Range: $25.00 per hour

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop clinical case conceptualizations that integrate substance use, mental health, medical, and environmental factors.
• Incorporate recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches into treatment planning.
• Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and rapport-building skills with diverse populations.

Main Job Duties:

• Complete comprehensive assessments with clients with person centered care.
• Meet with clients 1:1
• Facilitate groups
• Timely Documentation
• Ensure that all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Attend all required and assigned meetings and training, including weekly Clinical Review

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Alcohol and Drug Counseling program or related behavioral health program.
• Eligible to complete a clinical internship as required by their educational institution.
• Working toward licensure or certification requirements established by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
• Basic understanding of substance use disorders, recovery concepts, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Foundational knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, person-centered care, trauma-informed practices, and recovery-oriented services.
• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and the treatment planning process.
• Previous experience working with or knowledge of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, and/or other health conditions that impact mental health.
• Interest in working with adults experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, or behavioral health crises.
• Previous volunteer work, or practicum experience in human services or behavioral health is preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet program and academic requirements for an internship or practicum placement.
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Benefits:

• Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) in accordance with state and local requirements

People Incorporated is committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

People Incorporated is also committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco‑free environment.

People Incorporated does not sponsor employment visas or immigration benefits. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

People Incorporatedisproud to be anEqual Employment Opportunityemployer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membershipor activity in a local human rights commission, status regarding public assistance, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.People Incorporatedvaluesa diverse workplace and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.