Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern

Job Type:  | Full-Time

Your experience matters 

We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Drug and Alcohol Counselor who excels in this role:

• Provides direct assessment and counseling services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients.

• Provides individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy as assigned.

• Maintains accurate and complete records, including adequate paperwork to facilitate proper
  billing. Knowledgeable of CPT Codes and their appropriate and effective application.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and employee related information.

• Delivers personalized, efficient care with respect for the individual’s spiritual and cultural
  differences.

• Participates in community consultation and education as requested.

• Participates in facility treatment team meetings communicating clinical impressions.

• Compiles comprehensive patient/family history and records the data.

• Works to ensure effective performance and productivity maintaining a flexible schedule to
  accommodate patients.

About our PACT Team (Program for Assertive Community Treatment): The PACT Team provides intensive, community-based support for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Multidisciplinary staff coordinate daily care, ensuring clients receive comprehensive services in their homes and community settings. The team culture fosters trust, accountability, and proactive problem-solving to maintain stability and independence.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

The Mental Health Counselor must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.The requirements listed below are below representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Bilingual and/or English Spanish speaking preferred and ability to work with culturally diverse population.
• High School Diploma or equivalent – required 
•   AA in Social Services or equivalent (90 quarter/60 semester college credits) or bachelor’s degree in behavioral health sciences.
• Must be enrolled in an approved school and gaining the experience required to receive a Substance Use Disorder Professional credential

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing [email protected].

Hourly range: $17.26- $22.44

EEOC Statement

“Lourdes Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavior Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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