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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

12d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited alcohol and drug counseling program or course for credit, preferably in your final semesters with most classes passed.
  • You will provide clinical services, practice ethical principles, and implement evidence-based interventions while collaborating with the treatment team and enhancing your clinical competencies.

Requirements

  • Must be a student at time of practicum or internship, meaning enrolled in a program in alcohol and drug counseling at an accredited educational institution, or who is taking an alcohol and drug counseling course or practicum for credit.
  • Preference for students who are in their final semesters and have had passed the majority of their classes within their degree program.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care and the 12-Core functions of alcohol and drug counseling. Development of clinical competency and ethical practice.
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice professionalism in clinical placement
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice theory- and evidence-based methods to implement interventions
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice ethical principles in clinical practice
  • Analyze, integrate, synthesize, and practice multiculturalism in clinical practice

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Alcohol/Drug Counselor Intern at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation?

The main responsibilities include providing clinical services in coordination with the treatment team, developing clinical competencies and ethical practices, and analyzing, integrating, synthesizing, and practicing professionalism in clinical placement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, ethical principles, and multiculturalism in clinical practice.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Alcohol/Drug Counselor Intern position?

Applicants must be enrolled in a program in alcohol and drug counseling at an accredited educational institution, or taking an alcohol and drug counseling course or practicum for credit at the time of the internship.

Is there a preferred educational background for candidates applying for this internship?

Yes, preference is given to students who are in their final semesters and have successfully completed the majority of their classes within their degree program.

What is the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's commitment towards employee diversity?

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is dedicated to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, believing that diversity and inclusion are critical to their success as a force of healing and hope for individuals and communities affected by addiction.

What benefits are included in the internship position?

Benefits include competitive health, dental, and vision plans, a retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Can interns expect to receive training and mentorship during their internship?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to develop clinical competency and ethical practice alongside a treatment team, thus providing ongoing training and mentorship.

How does the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation support its employees' work-life balance?

The organization offers paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package to help employees manage their work-life balance effectively.

How does Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation ensure a positive workplace culture?

The organization strives to be "a best place to work," emphasizing the importance of employee contributions, ideas, and overall performance as part of its strategic goals.

How many people does the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation serve annually?

The foundation serves nearly 25,000 individuals annually, providing care and recovery support for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Hazelden Betty Ford's drug and alcohol treatment services are in-network with most insurance carriers.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1949
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the nation's largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 17 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Washington, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults. The Foundation includes: •The nation's largest recovery publishing house •A fully-accredited graduate school of addiction studies •A dedicated addiction research center •Intensive educational programs for medical students and professionals •Community and school-based prevention programs and services •Unique family and children’s programs •An influential institute for recovery advocacy and policy Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Our collective ability to meet the challenges of today and thrive in the future is directly connected to having a diverse workforce, an inclusive culture, a strong presence in diverse communities, and the provision of culturally responsive care. To that end, in early 2019, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation embarked on a strategic and sustainable journey for change in procedures, decision-making processes and the allocation of resources.