Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Anderson and Associates
Roanoke Va
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and sharing of coping strategies.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Educated clients on substance use disorders, relapse prevention techniques, and available resources.
- Monitored client behavior and provided feedback to enhance accountability within treatment programs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance counseling skills and stay updated on best practices.
- Educated clients on addiction''s impact on physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, promoting greater self-awareness and motivation for change.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).