Counselor Intern - Unpaid

About the role#

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Counselor Intern to assist patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. This role supports patients as they prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life. Interns report to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director and perform duties within the scope of their license or certification while ensuring adherence to program policies and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do#

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions per state regulation or individual treatment plans.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions as required.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operations and procedures.
• Provide intake and readmission services, including supportive follow-up counseling for new patients.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support services.
• Maintain complete, comprehensive, and organized patient records.
• Execute appropriate referrals through case-management services.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a program related to Psychology, Public Health, or Nursing.
• Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of human behavior to support the rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong self-motivation, the ability to learn quickly, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to exercise sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive issues.

Location & details#

• Location: Lawrence, Kansas.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.
• Compensation: Unpaid internship.