Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
Learning Pathway Component
Ryther understands the impacts substance use disorders can have on youth and their families. We use Evidenced-Based Practices (EBP’s) to support youth and young adults in their recovery journeys. Our continuum SUD/COD services includes outreach, SUD assessments, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services. We partner with internal and external partners to ensure clients get comprehensive psychiatric and social support services..
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We are currently accepting the following internship applications for this Learning Pathway:
SPRING 2024
No Openings.
SUMMER 2024
Associate's and Bachelor's
1st Year / Generalist Master's
2nd Year / Advanced Master's
FALL 2024
Associate's and Bachelor’s
1st Year / Generalist Master’s
2nd Year / Advanced Master’s
WINTER 2025
Associates and Bachelor’s
1st Year / Generalist Master’s
Common Learning Activities:
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Complete ASAM assessments, recommendation letters, and referrals
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Co-facilitate treatment groups, including COD Intensive Outpatient and general Outpatient groups 1-2 afternoons/evenings per week
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Provide individual and family counseling with a variety of outpatient clients
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Practice a variety of SUD skills and modalities including harm reduction, MOUD, MI, experiential therapy, and manualized EBP’s
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Provide psychoeducation and teach recovery skills
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Outreach to clients at various community partner locations
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Learn from weekly individual and group supervision
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Gain knowledge at weekly team meetings, including multi-disciplinary case consults (“grand rounds”)
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Collaborate with primary care and psychiatric providers, therapists, case managers, peer partners, and other treatment team members
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TRAININGS
Our rigorous onboarding process includes a variety of core trainings such as:
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Motivational Interviewing
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Behavior management and crisis de-escalation
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Trauma-informed care
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Record keeping and clinical writing
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Workplace expectations
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Ethical decision-making
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Case management skills
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Additionally, students in this Learning Pathway get specific training and supervision in:
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Regular COD consultation group with SUD/COD provider team
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Introductory training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Applying Trauma Informed Practices in therapeutic relationships
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Training in harm reduction, MOUD, and other EBP’s
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REQUIRED ELEMENTS
To fully participate in this Learning Pathway, interns should meet the following requirements:
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Available to attend required team meetings every Wednesday 11am-12pm (virtual or in-person).
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Available to attend COD consult group every other Tuesday 10am-11am (virtual or in-person).
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Available for in-person therapy groups 1-2 afternoons/evenings per week. Groups are generally offered Monday through Thursday between 4:00-7:00PM.
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Have or able to obtain an SUDP/T credential from the Dept of Health.
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Can commit to minimum placement timeframes: 2 quarters/semester for Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and 1st Year Master’s students; 9 months (3 quarters) for 2nd Year/Advanced Master’s students.
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Able to work in-person for specific groups and individual therapy sessions. Some hybrid work is available.
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Able to complete assigned tasks outside of their specific Learning Pathway based on agency needs, school/program requirements, and individual learning goals.
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Acceptance of and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of identities, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices with the ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work.