Clinical Masters Level Intern

About the role

The IOP Master’s level internship aims to assist in developing competent and ethical entry-level clinicians who are confident in their ability to provide quality, specialized treatment to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing obsessive-compulsive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. This internship is based within OCD Anxiety Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

Responsibilities

• Safely, effectively, and efficiently support the clinical team and clients to promote the best quality and output standards.
• Support scheduling, specific department task completion, communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and time and priority management.
• Collaborate with supervisors, associate clinical directors, Clinical Director, and Clinical Project Coordinator to ensure treatment fidelity, company policy and procedure, and client satisfaction.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team functions.
• Model and support TOATC business processes that are current and in development while fostering a positive culture on the team.
• Provide validation in a warm, safe environment and keep clients motivated to work through distress and eliminate neutralizing behaviors.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Present self in a professional manner.
• Represent the internship title as an Intern in a transparent and professional manner at all times with both employees and clients/families.
• Attend weekly supervision (individual/group supervision varies based on school requirements).
• Attend treatment team meetings.
• Attend weekly therapist training.
• Train up to and maintain a caseload of IOP clients by providing and directing psychotherapeutic intervention during treatment for OCD and other mental health disorders which will include case conceptualizations, development of treatment plans, and perpetuating a skillful and organized IOP.
• Co-facilitate/Facilitate various IOP groups.
• Learn and conduct de-escalation techniques as well as crisis planning and management.
• Maintain comprehensive and timely documentation related to progress notes, group therapy notes, etc.
• Provide case management related to client caseload.
• Maintain communication between associate clinical director and clinical assistant team.
• Assume tasks related to clinical treatment that may consist of clerical, clinical assistant, and/or project development as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software.
• Accurate and efficient electronic data entry.
• Punctual and maintain excellent attendance.
• Organized, detail-oriented, takes initiative, and completes job responsibilities independently.
• Multitasking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrive in a changing work environment including inside, outside, and loud noise level.
• Physical demands of the job include sitting at a desk or table for extended periods, bending, lifting, and walking.
• Pass a full criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internships requiring 16+ hours weekly.
• Flexibility with days of the week and hours.
• Interns within their 2nd/final year in a social work or counseling masters program.
• Prior clinical experience.
• Experience with populations suffering from obsessive-compulsive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and/or dialectical behavior therapy experience.

Disclaimer

OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the intern. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workforce and strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.