Agency: Juvenile Justice Commission
1001 Spruce St. Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(This is the main office. Placements may be made throughout the state.)
www.state.nj.us/lps/jjc/jjchome.html
Agency description: 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.
Contact person: Jane Guillard
609-943-5181
Internships available for: Substance Abuse counselors, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Education majors, Social Work majors, Psychology majors, Communications majors and those interested in the
Drug Courts
Education level to start: Many different levels of internships available depending on students’ interest and course requirements. Students may
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Agency: Organization for Recovery
PO Box 827
Plainfield, NJ 07061
http://www.organizationforrecovery.org/home.htm
Agency description: Organization for Recovery, Inc. was founded in July 1997 as a private, non-profit treatment program primarily designed to treat opioid addiction in individuals 18 years and older. Located in Plainfield, Organization for Recovery, Inc. has since expanded to meet service gaps for other outpatient treatment needs, including drug-free treatment, in the surrounding communities.
Contact person: Dinita Smith, Clinical Director 908-769-4700
Internships available for: Anyone currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree for social work or counseling; clinical hours towards becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Education level to start: See above.
Requirements: If the candidate is deemed appropriate following an interview with our Clinical Supervisor, a physical, drug screen and background check is required. If all is in
order, a two-day orientation period will be provided prior to the commencement of the internship.
Three internships per semester are available. Students may stay for up to two semesters unless seeking more hours towards certification.
Agency: STEPS Recovery Center
Muhlenberg Hospital/Park Ave
Randolph Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07061
http://www.muhlenberg.com/programs-services/42/
Agency description: Steps Recovery Center at Muhlenberg provides services focusing on the needs of drug or alcohol-dependent patients and their families. The Center is staffed by licensed
counselors working under the medical direction of a
psychiatrist. Outpatient treatment services include day and evening programs, individual and group therapy, family and co-dependency services, psychiatric evaluations and consultations, relapse prevention and follow-up care. A holistic approach to treatment is taken at the Center, which integrates the 12-step philosophy of Alcoholics and
Narcotics Anonymous. Comprehensive detoxification programs, such as outpatient partial hospitalization and inpatient detoxification, also are available.
Contact person: Jill Remaykis 908-668-2095
Internships available for: Substance Abuse counseling including group work and individual counseling; volunteer hours may be applied towards Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor hours.
Education level to start: Master’s level program in counseling
Requirements: Contact above name and be prepared to present a resume. One or two internships per semester are available. Students will be evaluated after
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Agency: Summit Oaks Hospital
19 Prospect Ave.
Summit, NJ 07901
http://www.psysolutions.com/facilities/summit/
Agency description: Summit Oaks Hospital, one of the longest standing private
psychiatric and chemical dependence centers in New Jersey, has been serving the Northeast region since 1902. The facility includes a 126-bed hospital and an outpatient counseling center. Children, adolescents and adults receive quality care
from an exceptional multidisciplinary team.
Contact person: Chris Hannam, Director of Program Services 908-277-9192
Internships available for: Any student interested in learning about addiction/mental health field in general; clinical supervision for specific clinical hours (LCSW or Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselors)
Education level to start: Bachelor’s degree or in the process; person seeking clinical hours towards their certification
Requirements: Call to set up an interview; background check and urine drug test required.
Two to four internships per semester are available. Students will be evaluated after that time period.
Agency: Trinitas Hospital
654 E. Jersey St.
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Agency description: Trinitas Hospital provides adolescent and adult substance abuse treatment services.
Contact person: Jim O’Dea
908-994-7110
Internships available for: Social Work majors, currently in school
Education level to start: BSW, MSW, interns
Requirements: Students may contact Trinitas and/or contact field
placement person at their college. Trinitas has agreements with many colleges.
Ten internships per semester are available.
Internship Opportunities in Warren County
Agency: Family Guidance Center of Warren County
492 Rt. 57 West
Washington, NJ 07882
www.familyguidancecenterof wc.org
Agency description: Family Guidance Center of Warren County is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by problems related to mental illness, substance abuse, family conflict, or emotional adjustment. It provides a broad range of services and programs related to substance abuse, sexual abuse, outpatient mental health services, crisis intervention, mentally ill chemical abusers treatment services and much more.
Contact person: Karyl Cleary, Clinical Supervisor
908-454-4470 x321
Internships available for: Students that are pursuing their Bachelor’s degree; students that are pursuing their certification or working towards a MSW, LCSW or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Education level to start: Bachelor’s level student