Clinical Intern

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor or other appointed individual, this temporary position will be responsible for fulfilling responsibilities according to the Internship Syllabus.

Responsibilities

• Work with the assigned manager to establish duties in adherence to the course syllabus.
• Establish a work project within the calendar period as outlined in the syllabus.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the internship site.
• Comply with procedures for reporting absences in case of illness.
• Adhere to agreed attendance times, including being prompt for daily starting and ending times.
• Record daily time commitments (minimum of 10 hours/week within a 2-day/week schedule, totaling 120 hours).
• Attend the required orientation conducted by the worksite.
• Attend weekly meetings with the site supervisor to discuss highlights and challenges.

Education and Experience

Attending college/university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in psychology, business, marketing, clinical, or other professional area of expertise.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Follows deadlines and manages multiple tasks.
• Takes initiative and can manage own workload.

Competencies

• Listening and Understanding: Effective and articulate communicator.
• Flexibility: Open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods; gathers information and involves others as appropriate.
• Time Management: Uses time effectively; focuses on priorities; handles multiple tasks.

Work Environment

May work in various environments including professional offices, clinics, hospitals, or outpatient facilities. Spends much time actively working with patients.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands for handling objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this temporary role.

Former Patient Statement

A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment. Former patients may be considered for employment at other RCA locations within a year after treatment.

State Specific Responsibilities

• Follow organizational cybersecurity policies, including acceptable use, password management, and multi-factor authentication.
• Immediately report suspected security incidents, unauthorized access, or data breaches.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of PHI and adhere to the principle of least privilege.