Intern

About the role

The intern provides therapy, therapeutic case management and/or parenting time services to client and family in accordance with the Clinical Services Treatment Model & Community Program Service Models. Learning, utilizing and applying evidence-based practices with our families such as Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Sensitivity alongside integration of school to field knowledge growth and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, and case management or visitation services (at a rate of a minimum of 5 client engagement hours/week).
• Provide allied therapies, if applicable (including but not limited to: music, art, movement, recreation, occupational, vocational).
• Complete the following assessments when applicable; Assessments based upon client and family treatment goals and program orientation.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, if applicable.
• Develop crisis and safety plans.
• Communicate with referral agents and supervisor about progress of the client, and significant needs or issues addressed during therapy, case management or visitation sessions.
• Provide guidance to and engage in ongoing communication/support with Co-Therapists, Co-Facilitators or Co-Case Managers, if applicable.
• Provide family psycho-educational activities tied to comprehensive treatment or case management, when applicable.
• Cookordinate services between various agencies.
• Act as liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations.
• Participate in, and complete, all required training to equal 20 hours annually.
• Maintain client files in the Electronic Health Care System.
• Complete all necessary documentation and reports in a timely manner, in accordance with County, Medicaid and/or agency standards.
• Follow through on service authorization requirements for each client.
• Communicate with county agency and provide documentation in a timely manner to county professionals, when applicable.
• Attend and actively participate in Clinical Services, Case Management, Family Time or other team meetings.
• Appropriately access and utilize supervision resources.
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines as well as agency compliance standards.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Report immediately any incidents of alleged abuse or neglect.
• Depending on program, may be required to continue internship through school breaks (ex. Winter holiday break).

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum two (2) years’ experience working with children and families in various settings or knowledge on child welfare, child development and other social work competencies.
• Preferred Education and Experience: N/A.
• Required Education and/or Experience: Must have a valid driver's license and proof of valid auto insurance.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Effective organizational skills including the ability to think clearly and logically; to problem solve effectively; written and oral communication skills; and the ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of local agencies and other community resources that may serve youth, families, and foster care services.
• Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution, knowledge of child development and child welfare system.
• Ability to autonomously create and manage a schedule which accommodates family needs and meets expectations of the referring party.
• Comfortable with learning and utilizing new technology resources including Avatar, Trails, and other such systems.
• Demonstrated ability to train and supervise others.
• Detail oriented in documentation and communication.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as ability to collaborate with teams.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism regarding demeanor, language, communication, and boundaries with co-workers and clients.
• Effective, respectful, and professional written and verbal communication.
• Rapport building and maintenance with youth, adults, employees, and child welfare/court professionals.
• Professional boundaries and self-care routines and ability to support others in setting appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), adequate typing skills, and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge and use of phone, copier, and other office equipment.
• Ability to properly install and use car seats and other child vehicle restraint systems.
• Understanding and application of Trauma Informed Care.
• Capacity to complete all required training components for position.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.