Clinical Intern â Pursuing CADC Certification
Clinical Intern â Pursuing CADC Certification
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Job Description
Job Title: Substance Use Counseling Intern (CADC Track Outpatient Clinic)
Internship Duration: August 2025 August 2026
Schedule: Part-time (flexible based on academic requirements)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate intern pursuing CADC certification to join our outpatient behavioral health clinic. This one-year internship offers hands-on experience in substance use disorder (SUD) counseling with a focus on individualized outpatient care. Interns will work under the supervision of licensed professionals and gain practical experience in client engagement treatment planning and clinical documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with intake assessments and development of individualized outpatient treatment plans.
- Provide supervised one-on-one counseling sessions to clients.
- Maintain accurate and confidential electronic health records in compliance with HIPAA and clinic policies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings case consultations and clinical supervision.
- Support clients in accessing community-based recovery resources and services.
- Engage in ongoing training and reflective supervision to support professional development.
Benefits:
- Supervised clinical hours applicable toward CADC certification.
- Exposure to evidence-based outpatient treatment models.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Potential stipend and reimbursement for transportation childcare and exam fees through the Illinois CADC Workforce Expansion Program.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed an Accredited Training Program (ATP) approved by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB).
- Actively pursuing CADC certification in Illinois.
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and cultural humility.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment.
- Must pass background check and meet clinic onboarding requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience (volunteer or paid) in outpatient behavioral health or social services.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
