Counselor Intern
American Addiction Centers
Grand Prairie, TX2–4 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 03:44 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 13 Nov, 05:06 ET
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- Who can apply
- 2–4 years of experience
- Must know
- ExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Grand Prairie · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
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- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
American Addiction Centers is seeking a Counselor Intern to join their team. This role involves coordinating and providing individualized case management, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial assessment services. The intern will contribute to the mission of providing quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide individualized case management services.
- Deliver group therapy and bio-psychosocial assessment services.
- Develop client resources.
- Provide vocational counseling.
- Facilitate discharge and continuing care planning.
- Assist with client placement.
- Maintain communication with referral sources and other service providers.
- Act as a liaison with the UR Department on client care.
- Attend weekly 1:1 supervision.
- Perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Studying for Drug & Alcohol counseling certification from an accredited institution.
- 2 years’ experience working in a substance abuse environment.
- Ability to work effectively with people and aid them in adjusting to specific problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, and staff.
- Knowledge and experience in running groups, meetings, and/or activities.
- Communication Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret written information.
- Ability to write clearly and informatively.
- Ability to edit work for spelling and grammar.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
- Ability to listen and get clarification.
- Ability to respond well to questions.
- Demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Participates in meetings.
- Software Proficiency:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and have flexible hours.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged sitting at a desk.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.