Counselor Internships
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Company name: Aliviane Inc
Title of position: Counselor Intern
Position type: PRN
Pay range: $ 16.00
Location: 3801 Mattox
El Paso, Texas 79925
Benefits:
We offer our team –
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)
- Generous paid time off, extended illness leave, and paid holidays
- Mental Health Hours
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
- Satisfying and rewarding work helping clients overcome substance abuse
- Flexible Schedule
- Half day Friday
As well as company-paid benefits such as life insurance and short-term disability!
Schedule:
About Us
Aliviane Inc. is committed to providing treatment to members of our community who struggle with substance abuse. Through substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness we help people recover from addiction as they embrace their voice, discover their journey, and engage their community. The success of our mission is made possible by the skills and contributions of our diverse team. Become a part of a unique organization that is spearheading substance use treatment in Texas. Become a part of Aliviane!
Job Summary
Responsible for managing a client caseload including screening and assessing for client needs, development of treatment
plans, facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, documentation of client progress and participation, treatment
plans reviews and discharging planning. Knowledge of substance use 12 core functions and able to perform and apply
these as such. Works directly under the supervision of a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Qualified
Credentialed Counselor (LCDC-QCC).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts orientation to program and develops psychosocial history and treatment plans for clients within
time frame specified in program level of service.
- Diagnose substance use disorders and determine level of care and eligibility.
- Maintains client files and documentation in accordance with organization, state, and federal rules.
- Facilitates psycho-educational and counseling individual, group, and family sessions to include substance use
education, as assigned by supervisor.
- Participates in consultation with treatment team and other appropriate individuals or programs to accomplish
treatment goals. Contributes input, as well as receives feedback in staff meetings and supervision sessions.
- Provides required documentation to utilization reviewers for coordination of client care.
- Completes and submits all discharges, referrals, and follow ups within time frame established by state and/or
federal guidelines.
- Manages client behavior, crisis situations and applies conflict resolution skills to situations.
- Attends organizational training and continues to acquire Continuing Education (CE) hours.
- Understands, accepts, implements, and promotes Aliviane Inc. Mission Statement, program/department goals,
philosophy and objectives. Serves as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma, GED, or Associate degree in Social Services, Human Relations, Social Science, Psychology,
or related field from a university from a regionally accredited college/university preferred.
- Must be designated as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Intern by the Texas Department
of State Health Services.
- One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
Company name: Aliviane Inc
Title of position: Counselor Intern
Position type: PRN
Pay range: $ 16.00
Location: 3801 Mattox
El Paso, Texas 79925
Benefits:
We offer our team –
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)
- Generous paid time off, extended illness leave, and paid holidays
- Mental Health Hours
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
- Satisfying and rewarding work helping clients overcome substance abuse
- Flexible Schedule
- Half day Friday
As well as company-paid benefits such as life insurance and short-term disability!
Schedule:
About Us
Aliviane Inc. is committed to providing treatment to members of our community who struggle with substance abuse. Through substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness we help people recover from addiction as they embrace their voice, discover their journey, and engage their community. The success of our mission is made possible by the skills and contributions of our diverse team. Become a part of a unique organization that is spearheading substance use treatment in Texas. Become a part of Aliviane!
Job Summary
Responsible for managing a client caseload including screening and assessing for client needs, development of treatment
plans, facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, documentation of client progress and participation, treatment
plans reviews and discharging planning. Knowledge of substance use 12 core functions and able to perform and apply
these as such. Works directly under the supervision of a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Qualified
Credentialed Counselor (LCDC-QCC).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts orientation to program and develops psychosocial history and treatment plans for clients within
time frame specified in program level of service.
- Diagnose substance use disorders and determine level of care and eligibility.
- Maintains client files and documentation in accordance with organization, state, and federal rules.
- Facilitates psycho-educational and counseling individual, group, and family sessions to include substance use
education, as assigned by supervisor.
- Participates in consultation with treatment team and other appropriate individuals or programs to accomplish
treatment goals. Contributes input, as well as receives feedback in staff meetings and supervision sessions.
- Provides required documentation to utilization reviewers for coordination of client care.
- Completes and submits all discharges, referrals, and follow ups within time frame established by state and/or
federal guidelines.
- Manages client behavior, crisis situations and applies conflict resolution skills to situations.
- Attends organizational training and continues to acquire Continuing Education (CE) hours.
- Understands, accepts, implements, and promotes Aliviane Inc. Mission Statement, program/department goals,
philosophy and objectives. Serves as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma, GED, or Associate degree in Social Services, Human Relations, Social Science, Psychology,
or related field from a university from a regionally accredited college/university preferred.
- Must be designated as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Intern by the Texas Department
of State Health Services.
- One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
Counselor Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Counselor Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large healthcare systems, school districts, and national nonprofits recruit summer counseling interns the preceding fall. Smaller community agencies and co-op placements post much closer to their start dates. Check for openings in both waves so you don't miss either window.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams evaluating counselor interns want evidence, not just coursework credits. Document two or three practicum sessions, group facilitation experiences, or case conceptualizations, note the assessment tools and therapeutic models you applied, and keep a supervision log you can reference or share during screening conversations.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured practicum and internship programs tied specifically to your university, and counseling faculty often know which organizations recruit from your program before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller agencies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity reaches employers who never attend fairs.
Practice your counselor intern interview out loud
Counselor internship screens typically include a role-play or vignette where you demonstrate active listening, reflect content and emotion, and respond to a simulated client scenario. Practice your reasoning out loud before the interview, interviewers weigh how you think through ethical dilemmas and clinical decisions as much as the response itself.
Target structured counseling internship pipelines first
University counseling centers, VA facilities, and large behavioral health networks often run formal cohort-based internship programs built to train people entering the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and frequently lead to licensure-hour credit, identify the ones that fit your population interest and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 38% of the counselor internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, telehealth placement, in-person clinical hours, or hybrid supervision, before sorting listings. Filtering by location and work type on Migrate Mate first saves time and surfaces roles you can actually accept.
Counselor Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a counselor internship?
Lead with coursework and a documented portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, and a case study log or practicum journal gives recruiters something concrete to assess for counselor candidates. Apply directly to organizations posting roles and attend campus career fairs, where counseling program recruiters often move faster with students they meet in person.
Can a counselor internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by treating every session and case note as you would a permanent role, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for counselor internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers and hospital systems recruit summer counseling interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller community organizations, nonprofits, and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are counselor internships paid?
Most professional counselor internships in the United States are paid, though compensation varies by organization size, industry, and location. Clinical internships required for licensure sometimes follow different compensation norms than corporate or community settings. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can filter based on what works for your situation.
What should a counselor internship resume include?
Lead with projects and practicum experience, not work history: document two or three complete cases or group facilitation experiences, name the assessment tools and evidence-based models you used, and reference any case study write-ups or supervision logs you can share. Add relevant coursework in counseling theory, ethics, and populations served, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote counselor internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 63% of the counselor internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly as telehealth placements grow more common, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get counselor internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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