Good News Home Inc. · 2 months ago
Counselor Intern (Unpaid)
Flemington, NJ
Internship
Onsite
InternGood News Home Inc. is a faith-based residential program serving women in recovery, and they are seeking a Counselor Intern to provide frontline counseling support. The role involves delivering individual and group counseling, facilitating recovery-focused classes, and assisting with treatment planning under supervision.
Non ProfitRehabilitationResidential
Responsibilities
Complete initial intake assessments and maintain ongoing assessments and progress evaluations for assigned clients
Enter and update client data in NJSAMS and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Facilitate group therapy and teach addiction-focused classes addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery
Schedule, document, and conduct individual counseling sessions in the EHR
Modify treatment plans based on observation and clinical supervision
Provide crisis intervention and appropriate short-term clinical support
Perform case-management tasks, including biosocial/legal coordination and referrals to community services
Read and integrate daily logs and shift notes into clinical interactions
Support clients’ development of life skills (e.g., personal budgeting, shopping) as part of rehabilitation work
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and supervision; submit certificates for training attendance
Participate in the monthly family program on one Saturday each month
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or actively completing CADC credentialing or MSW program; documentation of enrollment required
Understanding of addiction dynamics, co-occurring issues, and the role of spiritual practice in recovery
Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and trauma-informed practice
Self-motivated, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a small team
Background check and references required
Preferred
Prior experience in residential, group-home, or addiction recovery settings strongly preferred
Benefits
Academic credit
Supervision toward certification
Letters of recommendation
Written evaluation
Company
Good News Home Inc.
Vision Statement To promote a lifestyle of wholeness that elevates and empowers women to thrive.
Founded in 1983
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase