Starting a Career in Addiction Treatment and Prevention: Internship Opportunities Available throughout New Jersey

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1 Starting a Career in Addiction Treatment and Prevention: Internship Opportunities Available throughout New Jersey

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3 About this Internship Manual The New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN) has a grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, to raise awareness about career opportunities in addiction treatment and prevention and to recruit college students into the field. Addiction treatment and prevention agencies across New Jersey employ thousands of dedicated individuals working hard to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. And more are needed. When someone is suffering from the disease of addiction, professional help is often the first step on the road to recovery. Professionals in the addiction treatment field provide counseling, support and help individuals get back on their feet. They keep families together and help make broken families whole again. Internships can be a great way for students to learn more about a career and gain valuable experience that can lead to full-time employment. Because we want to help students that may be interested in the field of addiction treatment and prevention, NJPN has compiled the following manual, which lists internships that are available in all 21 counties of New Jersey. Students with a variety of different majors may be interested in learning more about the internship opportunities in this manual. Some of those majors may include: o Counseling o Criminal Justice o Education o Public Health o Psychology o Social Work o Sociology We encourage you to share this information with your students and invite them to explore a career in addiction treatment and prevention. 3

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5 Table of Contents Internship opportunities listed in this manual are broken down by County: Atlantic County. 7 Bergen County. 9 Burlington County Camden County Cape May County Cumberland County.21 Essex County Gloucester County Hudson County Hunterdon County Mercer County Middlesex County Monmouth County Morris County Ocean County Passaic County Salem County Somerset County Sussex County Union County Warren County

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7 Internship Opportunities in Atlantic County Agency: Lighthouse at Mays Landing 5034 Atlantic Ave. Mays Landing, NJ Lighthouse offers a variety of treatment options for a safe and pain-free withdrawal from alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs, cocaine and other substances. Services offered at Lighthouse include evaluations, inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation, intensive outpatient services, a family program, and psychiatric evaluations and treatment, when necessary. Director of Human Resources Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors and those seeking social work hours Enrolled in a certification program for counseling Send a letter of interest and a resume. All interns will have to go through the process that equals that of a new hire i.e.: physical, background check and a urine drug screen. One internship per semester is available. Student may stay for one semester and be evaluated after that time. 7

8 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check 8

9 Internship Opportunities in Bergen County Agency: Evergreen Treatment Center Bergen Regional Medical Center 230 E. Ridgewood Ave. Paramus, NJ Evergreen Treatment Center is a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program provided by the Bergen Regional Medical Center. Evergreen provides medical detoxification, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and an inpatient unit for the mentally ill chemical abuser. Jaime Morales ext LPNs, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors and any other professional medical placements that are appropriate Depends on individual and experience; will start with GED. Prefer college level students or those working towards completion of certification hours. Call to set up an interview. Four internships per semester are available. Students may stay for up to four semesters unless seeking more hours towards certification. 9

10 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 10

11 Internship Opportunities in Burlington County Agency: Burlington Comprehensive Counseling 75 Washington St. Mount Holly, NJ Burlington Comprehensive Counseling provides outpatient treatment for substance abuse, both drug-free and methadone. AIDS testing/education, drug evaluations, drug-free counseling, drug testing via monitored urine samples, methadone detoxification and methadone maintenance are also provided. Services are also available to the deaf. Victoria Burroughs Anyone with half their educational hours towards becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Masters and Doctoral level counseling interns See above Please send a resume and call to set up an interview. One internship per semester is available. Student may stay for one semester and will be evaluated at that time for future placement. 11

12 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 12

13 SODAT of New Jersey, Inc. (Services to Overcome Drug Abuse Among Teenagers) 124 North Broad Street Woodbury, NJ (additional offices in Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties) SODAT of New Jersey, Inc is a non-profit drug/alcohol outpatient multifaceted agency headquartered in Woodbury, Gloucester County. Prevention, Intervention and Treatment services are provided for adults, adolescents and children of substance abusers in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. SODAT provides outpatient addictions counseling, student assistance programs, employee assistance programs, comprehensive primary and secondary prevention programs, community education, parenting skills training, family services programs, women's and men's programs, adolescent programs and children's support groups. Sister Anne Winkelmann Anyone with a high school diploma or better working to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Prevention Specialist or those interested in obtaining a mentor Minimum high school diploma Please send a resume and call to set up an interview. 13

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15 Internship Opportunities in Camden County Agency: Center for Family Services 584 Benson Street Camden, NJ (additional office in Gloucester County) Center for Family Services offers substance abuse assessment, treatment, education and support for adolescents, adults, families and groups. Counselors work closely with clients to develop a personalized support program for recovery, helping individuals lead stable, healthy, addiction-free lives. Sue Bergmann Phone: ext. 128 Fax: Students enrolled in a college or university academic intern program Depends on when the academic programs permit or when it requires internships Call to schedule an interview. Three internships per semester are available. Students will be evaluated after one semester and may stay up to three semesters. 15

16 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 16

17 SODAT of New Jersey, Inc. (Services to Overcome Drug Abuse Among Teenagers) 124 North Broad Street Woodbury, NJ (additional offices in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties) SODAT of New Jersey, Inc is a non-profit drug/alcohol outpatient multifaceted agency headquartered in Woodbury, Gloucester County. Prevention, Intervention and Treatment services are provided for adults, adolescents and children of substance abusers in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. SODAT provides outpatient addictions counseling, student assistance programs, employee assistance programs, comprehensive primary and secondary prevention programs, community education, parenting skills training, family services programs, women's and men's programs, adolescent programs and children's support groups. Sister Anne Winkelmann Anyone with a high school diploma or better working to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Prevention Specialist or those interested in obtaining a mentor Minimum high school diploma Please send a resume and call to set up an interview. 17

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19 Internship Opportunities in Cape May County Agency: Cape Counseling 128 Crest Haven Rd. Cape May Court House, NJ Cape Counseling Services promotes and provides superior behavioral health care in the community. Manager of Outpatient Services ext. 230 Addiction Counselors Students with or working towards a BA interested in becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Students who are working on credentialing are encouraged to place a phone call to the outpatient manager. Three internships per semester are available. Students will be evaluated after one semester. 19

20 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 20

21 Internship Opportunities in Cumberland County Agency: CURA, Inc. 729 Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ CURA is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of Spanish speaking individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Contact Human Resources Migdalia Centeno Anyone seeking an opportunity in the addiction field; Spanish speaking preferred Depends on individual and experience; students with high school diploma and up to the Master s level Call to set up an interview. Two internships per semester are available. Students may stay for up to two semesters and will be evaluated if more hours are needed for certification. 21

22 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 22

23 Maryville Treatment Center 1903 Grant Ave. Williamstown, NJ Maryville Treatment Center provides residential rehabilitation treatment for adult substance abusers, MICA (mentally ill chemical abusers), and sub-acute detoxification at its residential site in Williamstown. Additionally, Maryville operates outpatient services throughout Southern New Jersey, which offer intensive outpatient services and other outpatient levels of care. It also operates an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. Ann Whitman, Human Resources Administrator ext. 249 Anyone with some course work in addictions, in their second year of college, with a flexible schedule and the ability to work out of outpatient or residential treatment offices in Salem, Vineland or Westville Two years of college or more Send a resume along with time frame of internship start and end dates plus expectations of internship. Two to three internships per semester are available. Students may stay until the need for the internship is satisfied providing the student is responsive to supervision. 23

24 Seabrook House, Inc. 133 Polk Lane Seabrook, NJ Seabrook House is a private, non-profit inpatient drug and alcohol rehab treatment center located in rural Bridgeton. Its substance abuse treatment campus extends over a 40-acre manicured estate, providing a serene and healing drug rehab environment. For over 31 years, Seabrook House has been helping families find the courage to recover from alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse such as marijuana addiction, heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, xanax abuse, prescription medication abuse and other compulsive diseases. Tammy Hammer, Human Resource Director ext Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) interns with some course work completed and an Associate Degree; LCADC and LCSW interns Students pursuing a CADC with AA level degree or higher; Master s level counseling students Contact Sherry in Human Resources to begin the process. Seabrook House will take up to nine interns (of varied field of studies) per semester, and students may stay until they complete their course work requirements. 24

25 SODAT of New Jersey, Inc. (Services to Overcome Drug Abuse Among Teenagers) 124 North Broad Street Woodbury, NJ (additional offices in Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties) SODAT of New Jersey, Inc is a non-profit drug/alcohol outpatient multifaceted agency headquartered in Woodbury, Gloucester County. Prevention, Intervention and Treatment services are provided for adults, adolescents and children of substance abusers in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. SODAT provides outpatient addictions counseling, student assistance programs, employee assistance programs, comprehensive primary and secondary prevention programs, community education, parenting skills training, family services programs, women's and men's programs, adolescent programs and children's support groups. Sister Anne Winkelmann Anyone with a high school diploma or better working to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Prevention Specialist or those interested in obtaining a mentor. Minimum high school diploma Please send a resume and call to set up an interview. 25

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27 Internship Opportunities in Essex County Agency: COPE Center 104 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ The mission of COPE Center, Inc. is to provide quality behavioral healthcare services that are affordable, accessible and responsive to individual, family and community needs. COPE counselors work in the areas of alcohol/drug abuse, family crises, problems in daily living and AIDS. Rose Maire, Clinical Director Students in a Master s program in counseling, Human Services, Addiction studies, Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy Prefer students who are in the end stages of their Masters program Please send a resume and call to set up an interview. Four internships per semester are available. Students must commit to a minimum of two semesters; there is no maximum time limit. 27

28 CURA, Inc PO Box 180 Newark, NJ CURA is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of Spanish speaking individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Human Resources Elva Torres Anyone seeking an opportunity in the addiction field; Spanish speaking preferred Depends on individual and experience; students with a high school diploma and up to the Masters level Call to set up an interview. Three internships per semester are available. Students may stay for two semesters and will be evaluated if more hours are needed towards their certification. 28

29 Integrity House 103 Lincoln Park Newark, NJ (Personnel Department office location) Integrity House provides long-term residential and outpatient treatment programs to those with substance abuse problems and pre-release inmates. Integrity has two locations in New Jersey Newark and Secaucus. These programs primarily serve poor and criminal justice involved individuals. Ann Marie Castrovinci, Personnel Department Integrity utilizes interns in its clinical/counseling programs, administration and medical departments. Internships for other disciplines such as PR, IT or Journalism are also available. Integrity requires, at a minimum, that students be working towards their Bachelor s degree at an accredited school. Overall, Integrity does prefer Master s level students for counseling and administrative positions. PR, IT, or Journalism students in a BA program will be considered. Potential interns must be interviewed by a director or senior manager and supervised by an appropriate and approved individual. Students or Field Placement Supervisor need to call the Personnel Department and describe the position they are seeking. Long-standing relationships with Rutgers, Kean and Seton Hall plus other accredited schools. Eight to ten internships per semester are available for both the Newark and Secaucus facilities. Students will be evaluated after one semester; each internship depends on a number of factors. 29

30 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 30

31 The Lennard Clinic 461 Frelinghuysen Ave. Newark, NJ The Lennard Clinic was founded in June 1984 as a non-profit opioid treatment provider in the city of Newark. Since its inception TLC has expanded its opioid treatment programs in Essex and Union counties. Core services include methadone for maintenance and detoxification, individual treatment, transition and discharge planning, individual and group counseling, medical care for indigent clients and case management. Michael Foster Fax Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor interns with at least 72 clocked hours towards their 270 hours needed; students working towards their MSW or LPC See above. Fax a resume to set up an interview. The Lennard Clinic may accept two internships per semester, and students may stay an unlimited time if it is towards achieving certification. 31

32 Newark Renaissance House Norfolk Street Newark, NJ Newark Renaissance House is a private not-for-profit community-based organization. It serves clients, families and the community through innovative and multidisciplinary programs that treat the disease of addiction and the behavioral, mental health and lifestyle issues associated with this disease. Marian Schreck ext. 313 Marian.schreck@nrh.org Counseling interns Must be a second year college student Call to schedule an interview; must be able to pass physical and background check. Four internships per semester are available. 32

33 Urban Renewal Corporation 224 Sussex Ave. Newark, NJ URC is an innovative, community-based, non-profit organization that has been providing emergency housing, substance abuse counseling and treatment, vocational education and training, and comprehensive social services in New Jersey for more than a decade. Its mission is to help economically disadvantaged citizens to move towards a self-sufficient life, free of public assistance. Nancy Malveaux Anyone who is interested in the addiction field High school graduate and college students Please call to set up an interview. Four internships per semester are available. Students may stay until certification needs are completed or up to four semesters. 33

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35 Internship Opportunities in Gloucester County Agency: Center for Family Services 584 Benson Street Camden, NJ (Additional office located in Gloucester County) Center for Family Services offers substance abuse assessment, treatment, education and support for adolescents, adults, families and groups. Counselors work closely with clients to develop a personalized support program for recovery, helping individuals lead stable, healthy, addiction-free lives. Sue Bergmann Phone: x128 Fax: Students enrolled in a college or university academic intern program Depends on when the academic programs permit or when the Center requires internships Call to schedule an interview. Three internships per semester are available. Students will be evaluated after one semester and may stay up to three semesters. 35

36 Maryville Treatment Center 1903 Grant Ave. Williamstown, NJ Maryville Treatment Center provides residential rehabilitation treatment for adult substance abusers, MICA (mentally ill chemical abusers), and sub-acute detoxification at its residential site in Williamstown. Additionally, Maryville operates outpatient services throughout Southern New Jersey, which offer intensive outpatient services and other outpatient levels of care. It also operates an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. Ann Whitman, Human Resources Administrator ext. 249 Anyone with some course work in addictions, in their second year of college, with a flexible schedule and the ability to work out of outpatient or residential treatment offices in Salem, Vineland or Westville Two years of college or more Send a resume along with time frame of internship start and end dates plus expectations of internship. Two to three internships per semester are available. Students may stay until the need for the internship is satisfied, providing the student is responsive to supervision. 36

37 SODAT of New Jersey, Inc. (Services to Overcome Drug Abuse Among Teenagers) 124 North Broad Street Woodbury, NJ (additional offices in Camden, Cumberland and Salem counties) SODAT of New Jersey, Inc is a non-profit drug/alcohol outpatient multifaceted agency headquartered in Woodbury, Gloucester County. Prevention, Intervention and Treatment services are provided for adults, adolescents and children of substance abusers in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. SODAT provides outpatient addictions counseling, student assistance programs, employee assistance programs, comprehensive primary and secondary prevention programs, community education, parenting skills training, family services programs, women's and men's programs, adolescent programs and children's support groups. Sister Anne Winkelmann Anyone with a high school diploma or better working to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Prevention Specialist or those interested in obtaining a mentor Minimum high school diploma Please send a resume and call to set up an interview. 37

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39 Internship Opportunities in Hudson County Agency: Integrity House P.O. Box 2505 Secaucus, NJ Integrity House provides long-term residential and outpatient treatment programs to those with substance abuse problems and pre-release inmates. Integrity has two locations in New Jersey Newark and Secaucus. These programs primarily serve poor and criminal justice involved individuals. Joseph Buttler, Jr., Clinical Supervisor Integrity utilizes interns in its clinical/counseling programs. Will start with someone who holds a GED. Most interns are in a certification program or enrolled in an Associate s, Bachelor s or Master s level program. Call to schedule an interview; complete application process, pass a physical test and a urine drug screen. Several internships per semester are available. Students may stay for one semester and will be evaluated at the end of that time. 39

40 Juvenile Justice Commission 1001 Spruce St. Suite 202 Trenton, NJ (This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.) The JJC was established in 1995 to lead the reform of the juvenile justice system in the State of New Jersey. Its three primary responsibilities are the care and custody of juvenile offenders committed to the agency by the courts, the support of local efforts to provide services to at-risk and court-involved youth, and the supervision of youth on juvenile parole. Jane Guillard Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the Drug Courts Many different levels of internships available depending on students interest and course requirements. Students may start with a GED up to Ph. D. level. Call to set up an interview; must be able to pass background check. 40

41 New Hope Foundation P.O. Box 66 Marlboro, NJ (Main office) New Hope Foundation is dedicated to the treatment of adults and adolescents for alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsive gambling. Penny Morris, Director of Human Resources ext. 226 CADCs, LCADCs, LSWs, MSWs, LCSWs and LPCs Will start with those who have graduated high school and move up the educational scale to those acquiring their Ph. D. Send a letter of interest and a resume. All interns will have to go through the process that equals that of a new hire i.e.: physical, background check and urine drug screen. Six internships per semester are available. Students may stay for one semester and will be evaluated after that time. There are four locations for internships. All acceptances are processed through the main office. Marlboro- three students New Brunswick- one student Freehold- one student Secaucus- one student 41