Counselor Intern

Job overview

The Counselor Intern role is onsite in Houma, LA. Compensation is not specified; the posting identifies the internship as unpaid. Behavioral Health Group provides opioid addiction treatment services and describes its mission as helping people overcome substance use disorders.

What you'll do

• Under experienced counselors’ guidance, support patients in identifying strengths and setting social, educational, and occupational goals.
• Duties include conducting group counseling as required, orienting patients to treatment operations, maintaining patient records, providing crisis support, coordinating referrals with case management, supporting intake and readmission, completing training, and following applicable regulations.
• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and pursuit of counseling licensure are required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor intern

counseling internship

substance use treatment

opioid addiction treatment

group counseling

crisis support

patient intake

houma la

behavioral health group

unpaid internship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes paid time off, flexible schedules, training and advancement opportunities, health, life, vision and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, employee assistance, and discounts.

Why this role

Internship hours may be used toward counseling licensure requirements; the posting states no nights and no Sundays.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.