Counselor Intern - Substance Use

Job Description

Job Description

Substance Use Counselor Intern/TraineeFull-Time Days or Full Time Evenings, including every other weekendDays: 7:30 am to 4 pm; Evenings: 12:30 pm to 9 pm$52,500 per year, based on experience & licenseMaryville Integrated Care, in partnership with the NJDOC, is hiring a Substance Use Counselor Intern or Trainee for South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, NJ. Interns working towards CADC, LSW, LAC, LPC, or LCSW.The Substance Use Counselor Intern, balancing compliance with empathetic, therapeutic care, delivers life-changing clinical services to participants enrolled in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs within a correctional facility by promoting recovery, personal growth, and successful reintegration.Under supervision, the Counselor-Intern carries out the Mission of Maryville: helping individuals improve their health and wellness by providing high-quality integrated mental health, physical health, and substance use treatment, recovery support, and education.Essential Responsibilities:Guide SUD participants through assessments and designing personalized roadmaps to recovery.Facilitate powerful individual and group counseling sessions that foster personal growth.Coordinate vital case management to ensure smooth, successful reintegration into the community.Maintain high-standard documentation and uphold safety by aligning with Department of Corrections (DOC) regulations.Qualifications:Actively working towards certification as an LCADC, CADC, LCSW, LPC, CSW, LAC, or LSW.Minimum of 2 years of experience providing substance use counseling or related behavioral health services.Sobriety: If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of sobriety and must maintain sobriety throughout employment.Prefer: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related field.Prefer: If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of sobriety and must maintain sobriety throughout employment.Prefer: Bilingual Spanish strongly.About Maryville Integrated Care:Maryville, recognized as a leader in the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, is the longest-operating nonprofit substance use treatment agency in the State of New Jersey. For more than 75 years, our holistic, evidence-based treatment approaches have helped bring hope, health, and healing to those suffering from opioids, alcohol, and other addictive substances.Comprehensive Insurance Benefits:Healthcare insurance options to best meet your needs, including Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Dental and Vision Insurances401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchTuition ReimbursementEmployer -paid life insurance and Long-term DisabilityAffordable Pet Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, and more!Join our dedicated team as we work together to transform lives.Maryville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce (minority, female, protected veterans, LGBTQ, and disabled).#LCADC #CADC #LCSW #LPC #CSW