Internship Program

Job Description

About Company

Fellowship Recovery is a growing organization dedicated to the treatment of substance use and abuse disorders. The company prides itself on supporting and developing highly motivated individuals, particularly through its comprehensive internship program. They aim to provide a truly valuable experience that helps interns build competence as counselors in the substance use disorder (SUD) field.

Key aspects of Fellowship Recovery’s approach include:
• Focus on Outpatient Care: Specializing in the 2.1 level of care for outpatient treatment.
• Dedicated Supervision: Uniquely, their supervision staff do not carry case loads, allowing them ample time to offer real guidance and support to interns.
• Expert Leadership: The Treatment Director is also an addictions study professor, bringing special insight into teaching within the field.
• Commitment to Intern Success: The program aims to provide hands-on experience and reports that most interns receive well-compensated job offers upon completion of their internships.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Fellowship Recovery adheres to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. They also commit to making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Job Description: Internship Program

This description outlines an internship opportunity with Fellowship Recovery, specifically designed for individuals pursuing a career in substance use disorder counseling.

Program Overview:
• Start Date: Spring Term, April 2026.
• Objective: To gain necessary skills and valuable hands-on experience in the treatment of substance use and abuse disorders, particularly within the outpatient 2.1 level of care.
• Guidance: Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and receive support from supervision staff and the Treatment Director.

Role Details:
• Job Type: Part-time.
• Compensation: Paid hourly.
• Rate: $15.00 per hour for the first 440 hours.
• Rate: $18.00 per hour for the second part of the internship.
• Reporting To: Internship Program Supervisor.
• Expected Hours: 30-40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday.

Primary Duties:
• Work actively on-site at the treatment center.
• Attend and participate in group sessions.
• Engage in all required training pertinent to the SUD field.
• Gain practical, hands-on experience across all 12 core competencies relevant to substance abuse counseling.
• Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations to protect patient privacy.
• Actively participate in both individual and group counseling sessions, likely in a supportive or co-facilitator capacity.
• Support the implementation of various behavior management strategies within the clinical setting.

Qualifications and Required Skills:
• Education: Currently enrolled in an ADC-T (Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee) or LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) college program.
• Clinical Interest: A strong desire to work with families in a clinical environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficient IT skills.
• Communication: Effective communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: A detail-oriented approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time-management and organizational abilities.

Important Note: This job description is a summary and not an exhaustive list of all potential duties, activities, tasks, and responsibilities. Fellowship Recovery reserves the right to update or change job duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice, and to assign other duties to this position.