Substance Use Counselor Intern — Paid, 20h/wk

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

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