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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Recovery Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Recovery Intern, you typically need a background in psychology, social work, or counseling, often as a current student or recent graduate, along with a foundational understanding of substance use and recovery principles. Familiarity with case management systems, group facilitation tools, and data entry software is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are crucial soft skills for supporting clients in recovery. These skills ensure effective support for individuals on their recovery journey, help build trust, and contribute to a positive team environment in recovery settings.

What is the difference between Recovery Intern vs Recovery Technician?

AspectRecovery InternRecovery Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some internships may require coursework in health or social servicesHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like CPR or first aid often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often supervised, in healthcare or social service facilitiesHands-on work in healthcare, hospitals, or recovery centers, with more direct patient interaction
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, social services, and rehabilitation programs as an entry-level position for trainingCommon in healthcare and recovery centers, providing direct recovery or rehabilitation services

Recovery Interns typically gain experience through supervised internships, focusing on learning and observation. Recovery Technicians perform direct recovery or rehabilitation tasks, requiring more hands-on skills and certifications. The internship serves as a training pathway to becoming a Recovery Technician, who plays a more active role in patient recovery processes.

What are Recovery Interns?

Recovery Interns are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who assist organizations such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or disaster relief teams in supporting recovery processes. Their duties can include helping with patient care, administrative tasks, data collection, or supporting recovery programs under supervision. Recovery Interns gain hands-on experience in their field while contributing to the wellbeing and progress of individuals or communities in recovery. This role is typically temporary and designed to provide valuable training and exposure to real-world recovery work.

What are typical responsibilities and learning opportunities for a Recovery Intern in a healthcare setting?

As a Recovery Intern, you'll support the recovery team by assisting with patient care, documentation, and administrative tasks within a clinical or rehabilitation environment. You'll gain hands-on experience in patient interaction, learn about treatment plans, and observe the collaboration between nurses, therapists, and case managers. This role offers valuable exposure to the recovery process and provides opportunities to develop communication, organizational, and clinical observation skills, which are important for those considering a career in healthcare or social services.
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Therapist - Forensics /Outreach (License not required)

Therapist - Forensics /Outreach (License not required)

Options for Southern Oregon

Grants Pass, OR • On-site

$39.66 - $49.46/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Options For Southern Oregon rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Annual equivalent of $82,492 to $102,876 (prorated by FTE).

This position includes a program pay rate differential that is equivalent to $6,240 per year!!! (prorated based on FTE status).

If licensed in Oregon (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) this position would include a $3.00/hr license differential that is equivalent to an additional $6,240 per year (prorated by FTE).

Attention Candidates: Please upload both your resume and a cover letter.


  • Benefits include:
    • Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
    • Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
  • Clinical supervision and training provided along with continuing education opportunities.
  • Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
  • This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, as well as professional development and support for licensure.
  • Position may be eligible for loan repayment programs for National Health Service Corps visit- https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/ or For Rural Health visit https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-office-of-rural-health/oregon-health-care-provider-loan-repayment

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Participation in coverage for a rotating 24-hour after hours line is required and compensated.

Overview

The Forensics/Outreach therapist provides clinical recovery-focused services to people with serious mental illness, using strategies to prevent public safety and criminal justice involvement including avoiding and limiting incarceration. Follows evidence-based practices for clients engaged in community restoration services. Assesses and screens clients, formulates individual treatment plans, develops transition plans for incarcerated or community corrections clients. Coordinates activities to prevent incarceration and continued incarceration. Works with community resources to continue to support folks in both Pre and Post booking. This position works directly in the community both with local law enforcement as well as independently to connect and engage those in need of behavioral health, crisis prevention, de-escalation and other services. Works collaboratively running meetings with treatment teams and other external support.

Responsibilities

Maintains clinical responsibility for the counseling of clients who have a mental illness and substance abuse problems, if present

Screens clients and potential clients, performs assessments and assessment updates.

Develops and updates individual treatment plans in collaboration with forensic case managers, forensic peers and clients.

Provides clinical direction to forensic case managers and forensic peers.

Coordinates with personnel in the jail, including jail staff, medical providers and other mental health service providers.

Coordinates with the courts, District Attorneys, Public Defender’s Office and clients participating in jail diversion activities.

Provides care coordination for linkage to substance abuse services.

Oversees tracking of grant data and client outcomes.

Implements treatment planning goals, utilizing Strengths-Based model of care, and other program-specific evidence-based practices.

Assists clients in accessing community resources while teaching skills for client linkage of community resources.

Provides life skills training appropriate to meeting client goals.

Works collaboratively with community resources/and treatment team to help clients with housing needs, accessing employment and other income resources, and medical coverage. These resources may include- but are not limited to- HUD and Social Security.

Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services and is required to drive.

Qualifications

This position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral science, an understanding of co-occurring disorders, and related experience.

Experience with substance abuse treatment for dually diagnosed clients preferred.

Must be a QMHP on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

OR

Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO (please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information)

OR

Must be registered as a licensure intern with the State of Oregon or be licensed in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC or clinical Psychologist.

In order to avoid potential conflict of interest, applicants for this position cannot have received services from Options for Southern Oregon within the last 12 months.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Must be able to pass additional background check through Community Corrections.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.