Intern

JOB SUMMARY

Performs psychotherapeutic and rehabilitative interventions, including psychosocial assessment, individual and group counseling, and limited case management duties for clients under supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management under supervision. 
• Complete accurate and timely documentation. 
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.  
• Provide field-based services under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field or is currently registered as an AMFT, ASW, or is looking to register for post-doctoral hours. Or must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in behavioral health field with approved learning agreement. Or for SUD must be registered. 
• Must have the written agreement between the school and agency with specific timelines which will act to demonstrate the official intern status of the student which determines scope of practice.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required. 
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred. 
• Cultural competency understanding required. 
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

☒ Seeing                                              ☒ Hearing                                            ☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending                             ☒ Working in cramped spaces              ☒ Moving around facility

☒ Moving between offices/clients         ☐ Driving                                            ☐ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items         ☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground           ☒ Using hands/fingers                          ☒ Sitting for long periods 

I can perform the above functions:

☐ Without accommodation       ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify: 

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OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.