Mental Health Counselor Intern — Flexible Hours & Benefits

American Addiction Centers; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Counselor II to provide individual, group, and family counseling for adults in treatment programs. The role includes conducting clinical assessments, participating in treatment teams, and coordinating services with the UR department to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The position requires a Master’s in Behavioral Sciences and a Registered Intern License with progress toward independent licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences required.
• Registered Intern License required and actively pursuing licensure/certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse, mental health, CBT and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of EHR software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Experience counseling adults and understanding psychotropic meds.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Overtime, weekends, holidays and flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family counseling.
• Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and ongoing required assessments.
• Participate in treatment teams and provide service coordination as needed.
• Advocate and communicate with UR department on patient care aspects.
• Ensure documentation meets contractual, licensure and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure best patient care.
• Provide services to outpatient and inpatient adult populations.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

MS Office

Family counseling

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Registered Intern License

Behavioral Healthcare experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record Software

Job description

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Counselor II to provide individual, group, and family counseling for adults in treatment programs. The role includes conducting clinical assessments, participating in treatment teams, and coordinating services with the UR department to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The position requires a Master’s in Behavioral Sciences and a Registered Intern License with progress toward independent licensure.