CADC Intern- CBCS

Competencies

To perform the job successfully and to meet the standards of professionalism, this individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 1. Foundational Knowledge
• Understanding of basic principles of mental health and mental illness.
• Knowledge of common mental health disorders and their symptoms.
• Familiarity with developmental stages and their impact on mental health.

• 2. Client Engagement and Support
• Skills in establishing rapport and building trusting relationships with clients.
• Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Competence in engaging clients in their treatment plans and goals.

• 3. Assessment and Observation
• Ability to observe and document client behaviors, symptoms, and progress.
• Skills in conducting basic assessments under supervision.
• Understanding of when to seek supervision or refer to higher-level professionals.

• 4. Service Coordination
• Competence in coordinating care and services for clients.
• Knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• 5. Intervention and Crisis Management
• Skills in implementing basic therapeutic interventions and support strategies.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crises and emergencies.
• Knowledge of safety planning and de-escalation techniques.

• 6. Documentation and Reporting
• Competence in maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress.
• Skills in reporting critical information to supervisors and other team members.
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy laws related to client information.

• 7. Professional and Ethical Behavior
• Adherence to ethical standards and guidelines for professional conduct.
• Understanding of boundaries and appropriate professional behavior.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision.

• 8. Cultural Competence
• Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity.
• Ability to engage with clients from diverse backgrounds in a respectful and effective manner.
• Commitment to continuous learning about cultural competence.

• 9. Communication Skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Skills in active listening and empathetic responses.

• 10. Self-Care and Self-Awareness
• Awareness of personal stress levels and the impact of work on personal well-being.
• Commitment to self-care practices and seeking support when needed.
• Ability to reflect on personal biases and their impact on professional practice.

• 11. Understanding of Legal and Ethical Standards
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory standards in mental health practice.
• Understanding of client rights and advocacy.
• Commitment to ethical decision-making and professional integrity.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. CADC intern status is valid for two years. Individual must be certified with MHACBO as CADC I prior to the two-year expiration date.
• If in recovery: a minimum of two years clean and sober is mandatory. Have experience in the field of drug and alcohol treatment, and experience working with co-occurring (dual-diagnosis) clients.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Oregon driver’s license, insurable driving record. Personal automobile insurance is required if clients are transported or any agency business is conducted by the employee using his/her personal vehicle. It would be useful if this individual met the requirements to become MHACBO QMHA Certified, though this is not required. CADC certification is required. All certifications must be maintained for the length of employment.

Documentation Requirements

All clinical documentation of services provided to clients or on behalf of the client must be completed within 48 hours of the service completion. For services provided at the end of a month, all services must be documented by the second (2nd) business day of the following month. This is to ensure that all month end reporting is completed within a timely manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have high tolerance for ambiguity in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment.