Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Counselor Intern - Washington

Reports To: Program Manager

Schedule will be discussed during interviews. This is an unpaid internship.

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC , established in 2009, is a growing, behavioral healthcare treatment platform treating adults with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions under the Northpoint Recovery brand and adolescents with mental healthcare conditions under the Imagine by Northpoint brand. The Company serves patients with commercial health insurance and is an in-network model. Northpoint has grown from two facilities to eighteen today entirely on a de novo basis with plans to expand rapidly in both existing and new markets. Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration and conviction. Our commitment to excellence means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical based treatment. In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Intern is responsible for working under the direction of the counseling staff, leadership, and multidisciplinary team to gain relevant skills in the field of counseling, case management, and excellent delivery of services to patients at Northpoint.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Individual case supervision
• Facilitate, under the direction of counseling staff, education and process groups
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, as required by policies and procedures
• Assist with patient interventions and retention
• Complete biopsychosocial histories and treatment plans under the direction of clinical leadership
• Engage in individual and family counseling under the direction and supervision of clinical leadership
• Assist in discharge planning
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times
• Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be seeking relevant licensure in state where services are rendered to meet the standards and requirements at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Minimum of 1 (one) year experience in relevant field
• Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills required for interacting with patients in our care
• Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Completion of a tuberculin screening during first week of employment
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of new employee orientation and required paperwork prior to reporting to work, including acknowledgment of all Company policies
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of background and professional reference checks

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.

Compensation:

$1—$1 USD

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