ADRC offers a comprehensive and challenging student internship program for individuals pursuing education and careers in addiction treatment. Each year the Agency accepts 12 to 15 students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The degrees represented included Master's and Bachelor's in social work, Master's in Counseling, and Associate's in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC). Recent schools represented include the University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, St. Joseph's College, Manchester Community College, Tunxis Community College, and others.

The program includes orientation activities and monthly intern group meetings. Depending on the program placement, duties may include conducting assessments; individual, group and family counseling; maintaining written documentation; and, participating in staff meetings and individual and group supervision.

Applications are now being accepted for Master's Level placements for Academic Year 2012-2013 and for Summer 2012.

Applications are being accepted for DARC program placements through Friday, May 11, 2012.

 

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Founded in 1973, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centers, Inc. (ADRC) is a private non-profit corporation located in Hartford, Connecticut, providing high quality substance abuse treatment and recovery-supportive services. We operate a number of facilities, offering a wide range of services to help our clients achieve and maintain a life free of the destructive effects of chemical dependency.