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Essential Functions

• Agree to weekly supervision with an approved, licensed on-site clinical supervisor.
• Available to receive referrals for services as approved by their clinical supervisor based upon level of intern competency and client acuity.
• Conduct intake assessments, complete required documentation, and develop initial Treatment Plans with all referrals, with supervision initially and increasing independence as competency and comfort develop.
• Provide individual, marital, family, group, and rehabilitative services as appropriate to client needs and intern competencies.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed during the course of treatment.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other community providers.
• Cookordinate with other VOANR staff and other community providers in providing joint treatment as reflected in the treatment plan.
• Prepare needed reports of treatment as requested.
• Maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation.
• Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed.
• Expeditiously discharge inactive clients.
• Assist clinical supervisors in providing program and case consultation and education services internally, and to other community groups and individuals as appropriate to the interns' training needs.
• Participate in agency program development activities.
• Assist/participate in providing liaison service for local, regional, and state hospitals to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Maintain therapeutic responsibility for the collection of fees as directed by their clinical supervisor.
• Attend team meetings, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities ensuring the smooth functioning of clinic operations and clinical training.

Required Education, Experience Or Eligibility

• Master’s level internships require a Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in an internship/clinical class.