Mental Health Therapist Intern

About the role

Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders.

Responsibilities

• This is a grant funded position. Your employment may be terminated by you or UT Health San Antonio at any time regardless of the anticipated end date of the grant.
• Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices.
• Performs crisis interventions as needed.
• Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, family members as needed, to engage patient in care.
• Provides liaison between clinical team, clinical leadership, and other professionals involved in the patient’s care.
• Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans.
• Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Skills

• Up to one (1) year related experience.