Substance Use Disorder Intern

Sagent Behavioral Health; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shadowing opportunities

CEUs included

Flexible scheduling

401k

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is offering a Substance Use Disorder Intern position at our Cambridge, MN location. The role supports a small caseload of individual clients, co-facilitates SUD process groups, and assists with treatment planning and documentation in line with 245g MN standards.

You will gain exposure to all 12 Core Functions during your practicum, participate in supervision, and benefit from flexible scheduling and a supportive team focused on HOPE values.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Alcohol & Drug counseling, Co-occurring, or related (and must be eligible to pursue LADC/ADC-T licensure or LADC and LPCC/LGSW/LMFT licensure upon completion of program).
• Candidates are completing a formal practicum or internship through their program.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Previous work or volunteer experience is preferred (common examples are Independent Living Skills, Inpatient Mental Health, Behavioral Program or Residential Experience).

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate group sessions and facilitate individual sessions for patients struggling with addiction.
• Create and present psycho-educational lectures in group sessions.
• Conduct intakes and assessments to gather patient information and guide treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in accordance with 245G requirements.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.
• Attend weekly supervision

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s/Master’s in Alcohol & Drug Counseling or related

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Intern

Location: 817 Main Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008

Working Model: Onsite

Employee Type: 0.625 - 1.0 FTE - Full Time or Part Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest— with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states, we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice— we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Substance Use Disorder Intern at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will see and maintain a small caseload of individual clients, co-facilitate SUD process groups, person-centered treatment plans, clinical progress notes, and utilize assessment tools in alignment with 245g MN state standards for documentation. All interns can expect to receive experience in all 12 Core Functions during their practicum experience.

Internship Benefits

• Shadowing opportunities in other service areas
• Free attendance for internal CEUs
• Flexible scheduling
• 401k

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate group sessions and facilitate individual sessions for patients struggling with addiction.
• Create and present psycho-educational lectures in group sessions.
• Conduct intakes and assessments to gather patient information and guide treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in accordance with 245G requirements.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.
• Attend weekly supervision

Requirements

• Must be pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Alcohol & Drug counseling, Co-occurring, or related (and must be eligible to pursue LADC/ADC-T licensure or LADC and LPCC/LGSW/LMFT licensure upon completion of program).
• Candidates are completing a formal practicum or internship through their program.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Previous work or volunteer experience is preferred (common examples are Independent Living Skills, Inpatient Mental Health, Behavioral Program or Residential Experience).

Compensation

Total earnings for this position will start at $15.00 hourly.

• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.
• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.