About the role#
As a Substance Use Disorder Intern at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will gain experience across the 12 Core Functions of addiction counseling. You will work on-site in Cambridge, Minnesota, as part of a clinical team. This is a paid, W2 position with a starting rate of $15.00 per hour. The role is open to students completing a formal practicum or internship through their academic program.
What you'll do#
- Manage a small caseload of individual clients.
- Conduct intakes and assessments to guide treatment plans.
- Co-facilitate SUD process groups and individual sessions for patients.
- Create and present psycho-educational lectures during group sessions.
- Develop person-centered treatment plans.
- Maintain clinical progress notes and patient records in compliance with 245g MN state standards.
- Collaborate with your treatment team on care plans.
- Attend weekly supervision, clinical staff meetings, and internal trainings.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an associate, bachelor, or master degree program in Alcohol and Drug counseling, Co-occurring, or a related field.
- Eligibility to pursue LADC/ADC-T licensure, or LADC and LPCC/LGSW/LMFT licensure upon program completion.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
- Previous work or volunteer experience is preferred, such as roles in inpatient mental health, residential programs, or independent living skills.
Location & details#
- Location: 817 Main Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Starts at $15.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Shadowing opportunities, free internal CEUs, and 401k eligibility.
About Sagent Behavioral Health
Sagent Behavioral Health operates a network of behavioral health clinics across the upper Midwest. Founded in 2017, the organization maintains 84 locations in five states including Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It employs over 2,400 people and provides care through services like psychiatry, addiction treatment, and counseling. The company is based in New Brighton, Minnesota.
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