Centene Corproation
Company Name
Centene Corproation
Address
2370 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
Contact Name
Debra Canonica
Phone Number
(415) 460-8263
Email Address
debra.x.canonica@healthnet.com
Company Website
www.centene.com
Job Title
Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor Intern – Concord, CA (Bilingual Preferred)
Sector
Healthcare
Part Time/Full Time/Other
Part-Time
Is it a student job?
No
Wage/Salary
Salary based upon experience
Education Level
High School
Job Description
Work Hours: Monday – Friday – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Occupational Health Services, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Intern. This position provides the opportunity to gain the necessary skills and experience to work as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor in a supervised setting. Reporting to a supervisor and under the supervision of a licensed or certified program management associate, the Intern will provide group, individual counseling, alcohol and other drug assessments, education classes, orientation, individual appointments, and make-up groups for alcohol and drug related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·Prior to conducting services without direct supervision, each Intern shall observe at least three hours of face-to-face interviews, 12 hours of educational classes, and 20 hours of group counseling sessions that are conducted by a certified Counselor
·Facilitates and conducts alcohol and drug dependency groups, individual face-to-face sessions, and education services for participants in ways to reduce the negative impact of the use of chemical and alcohol involvement
·Completes case management, including the maintenance of individual program participant files, group rosters and group notes
·Conducts re-reinstatements, intakes, transfers, orientation, and other program participant activities
·Directs disposition of sensitive or problematic program participant situations to appropriate Supervisor
·Attends weekly staff meetings/trainings
·Attends weekly progress review meetings with supervisor
Qualifications:
·High school graduate or equivalent and currently enrolled in an Alcohol/Drug Studies Educational Program as required by the certifying agency
·Registered as AOD Counselor in the State of California, and in good standing with certifying agency
·Previous paid/volunteer experience in a substance abuse setting
·Knowledge of generally accepted principals of Chemical Dependency (CD) treatment, education, and prevention in a group and individual setting
·Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Application/Contact Information:
For more information and to complete your on-line application, visit our website @ www.centene.com/careers. In the Keyword section, enter “Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Intern” and click “Search Jobs”. Scroll down the page to view the positions located in Concord, CA. Contact: debra.x.canonica@healthnet.com for additional information.
Centene supports a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment background screening. Centene and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D.
How to Apply
Visit our website @ www.centene.com/careers. In the Keyword section, enter “Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Intern” and click “Search Jobs”. Scroll down the page to view the positions located in Concord, CA.
Expiration Date
June 16, 2017