Internship - Outpatient

Primary Purpose

The internship has a heavy emphasis on clinical methods and practices and provides students with opportunities to learn, develop, and demonstrate the skills required for their professional field of study.

Requirements/Abilities

- Positions providing direct-client care are required to have annual flu shot and negative TB test results. - All interns must complete and pass a criminal background check and drug screen. - Current CPR certification or ability to gain certification within the first 30 days of internship. - Strong relationship building skills. - Ability to listen well and offer solutions. - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. - Organized with strong time-management skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to connect with clients on a positive, inspiring level to facilitate lasting recovery. - Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. - Exhibit care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants. - Adhere to confidentiality regulations. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Duties/Responsibilities

- Provide direct therapeutic care and management of clients. - Opportunities to co-facilitate educational and therapeutic groups for clients. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care for clients and families. - Actively participate in weekly individual clinical supervision, group supervision, case consultation, and other identified multidisciplinary team meetings. - Complete behavioral health assessments for treatment planning. - Prepare documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal standards of care.

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Providing in-person and/or virtual services. - Must be able to see, hear, read, write. - Exposure to clinical and medical environments. - Driving in all weather conditions.