ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist clinicians in developing and implementing treatment plans with goals that are measurable,
attainable and ensure success based upon patient’s clinical assessments and face-to-face interviews.
• Assist with regular patient reviews and analysis of patient’s progress or setbacks and make adjustment
recommendations to support successful transitions.
• Complete clinical documentation under the guidance of a licensed clinician.
• Advanced students may have the opportunity to work with patients doing assessments, crisis
interventions and create/run their own groups.
• Minimum time commitment is as required by the Intern/student to fulfill educational requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When
patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety
is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited
Master’s program.
• Currently eligible for supervision leading to LCSW, LPC or LCPC.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by
facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.
This an unpaid internship.
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.
Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.
Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
