Job Description

Kickstart Your Career - Complete Your Addiction Counselor Internship with Us!

The Treatment Department at the North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP) is seeking a motivated

Addiction Counselor Intern

to join our team. This paid internship ($20.00/hour) offers an exceptional opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience delivering treatment services within a unique and meaningful correctional setting. Interns will also be eligible to receive academic credit.


The

North Dakota State Penitentiary

in Bismarck ND, is a maximum custody facility that houses male residents and is part of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Our Mission: Transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community.


We are seeking a dedicated team member to join our Treatment Department. This role involves working collaboratively in a group setting to support clients on their path to recovery and wellness. The ideal candidate will embrace a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on health maintenance through patient education and encouraging self-empowerment.

Key responsibilities

include but are not limited to: co-facilitating addiction recovery groups, conducting addiction assessments, and evaluating clients' mental health status.

To be eligible for a North Dakota State Government Stipend Student Internship

, a student:

Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical program in the United States, and Must be at least of sophomore standing by the beginning of the internship (or must have completed the first year of a vocational/technical program by the beginning of the internship), and Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be working in an internship that aligns with the student's academic major or career goals.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt


More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

Cover Letter Resume Transcripts

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.


Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.


Contact Jordan Falcon at 701-934-8376 or jorfalcon@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.