Internship - Residential

Clinical Internship or Practicum

Primary Purpose:

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

Education And Experience:

• Appropriate and active Graduate school affiliation in social work, counseling, or related 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.