Counselor Intern (Unpaid) Job at Good News Home Inc., Flemington, NJ

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  • Good News Home Inc.
  • Flemington, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Counselor Intern (Unpaid) — Residential Program


Commitment: Part-time volunteer internship; minimum 3–6 months commitment preferred; one Saturday per month required for family program.


Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer internship; academic credit, supervision toward certification, letters of recommendation, and a written evaluation are available where applicable.

Role summary

Serve as a frontline counseling intern in a small, faith-based residential program serving up to 12 women in recovery. Under supervision, you will deliver individual and group counseling, support treatment planning, and teach recovery-focused classes that integrate spiritual, emotional, and practical skill development in accordance with Good News Home program standards and New Jersey rehabilitation mandates.

Key duties and 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.

Learning opportunities and non-monetary benefits

  • Supervised, hands-on clinical experience toward CADC/MSW credentialing requirements.
  • Experience with NJSAMS and EHR documentation practices used in New Jersey residential treatment.
  • Mentorship from licensed clinicians and program leaders.
  • Letter of recommendation and formal evaluation upon satisfactory completion; support for academic credit if requested.

Requirements:
  • Currently pursuing or actively completing CADC credentialing or MSW program; documentation of enrollment required.
  • Prior experience in residential, group-home, or addiction recovery settings strongly preferred.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Shift work,

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