Workforce Development - Doctoral Intern

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and 15 paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement plans
• Eligibility for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Mission-driven, compassionate colleagues

Schedule

The role is part of HealthRIGHT 360’s APPIC-compliant Doctoral Internship program and follows a structured schedule including clinical service delivery, psychological assessment, supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual psychotherapy and maintain a caseload of approximately 10 individual clients per week, which may include clients from both primary and secondary rotation sites
• Co-facilitate or facilitate at least 2 hours of groups per week
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., MI, CBT, DBT, ACT) and apply trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally responsive approaches
• Conduct intakes, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and safety planning as needed
• Participate in milieu therapy (applicable to residential rotation sites)

Psychological Assessment

• Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessment instruments (e.g., WASI, WRAT, PAI, RBANS)
• Prepare comprehensive written reports including diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations
• Complete 4 integrated psychological assessment reports during the training year

Training and Supervision

• Attend weekly didactic training (2 hours)
• Participate in weekly individual (2 hours) and group supervision (2 hours)
• Incorporate supervision feedback into clinical practice

Care Coordination and Case Conferences

• Participate in care coordination meetings as needed with interdisciplinary treatment team, including substance use counselors, psychiatrists, case managers, and other providers
• Contribute clinical observations and treatment updates to support integrated care planning
• Attend weekly program staff meetings and case conferences (approximately 1–2 hours)

Supervision and Consultation

• Provide individual supervision and consultation to practicum-level students under licensed supervision
• Develop supervisory skills, including case conceptualization support and professional feedback

Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Complete intake, assessments, progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards consistent with APA, APPIC, and agency policies
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of training and competence

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Enrollment in an APA-accredited doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field
• Experience or special interest in working with diverse populations
• Experience or special interest in working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• A minimum of 500 intervention hours (preferred)
• A minimum of 25 assessment hours (preferred)
• Dissertation proposal defended (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Background Check and Other Requirements

• Qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be considered
• Obtain and maintain satisfactory background check
• Complete TB clearance and required health screening
• Compliance with agency vaccination and health policies as applicable
• Complete CPR/First Aid training within 14 days of start date