Position Title: Psychology Intern
Department:
Reports To: Supervisor of Psychology Training Program
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for complying with designated expectations of Psychology Training Program, which may include undergoing supervision and training in conducting/providing psychological evaluations, diagnostic interviews, individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, crisis interventions, treatment planning, medical record reviews, psychological discharge summaries, and other areas of clinical training as determined.
HOURS
Full-time internships require forty (40) hours per week. Part-time internships require a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per week. Internships are typically one (1) year in duration. Psychology Interns require a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week or as arranged, and are also 1 year in duration. This position is classified as a stipend internship.
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in conducting psychological evaluations of patients, which may include a clinical diagnostic interview and /or psychological testing.
2. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in treatment and discharge planning.
3. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in determining diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on knowledge and identification of signs and symptoms of psychological disorders.
4. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy.
5. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing crisis intervention services or counseling, psychological emergency interventions and assessments, including determining need for 5150 evaluations, need for seclusion/observation room status on inpatient unit.
6. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing consultation/liaison services to multidisciplinary program staff pertaining to patients' diagnoses, mental status, interventions and treatment planning, as well as communicating changes in patients' mental status or psychological disposition.
7. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills and knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
Supervision/Training
1. Shall be responsible for attending weekly group supervision meetings as requested.
2. Shall be responsible for attending individual supervision sessions as scheduled with supervisors.
3. Shall be responsible for attending weekly training seminars and other specific trainings as requested.
Administrative/Documentation
1. Shall be responsible for maintaining proper documentation of training hours and obtaining supervisors signatures as required.
2. Shall be responsible for proper documentation of clinical information obtained through provision of clinical services rendered, and for obtaining signature of supervisors on all documentation.
3. Shall demonstrate ability to conceptualize cases and prioritize treatment needs as evidenced by clinical documentation.
4. Shall perform such additional functions as specifically requested by the Coordinator of the Psychology Training Program to meet special facility patient needs, as necessary.
EDUCATION
Master’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate program in the field of Psychology or Behavioral Sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in providing substance abuse and/or mental health services, although not mandatory, is preferred.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including substance use dependency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences
- Current enrollment in a graduate program
- Prior experience in mental health services (preferred)
What We Do
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a full-service behavioral healthcare organization that provides high quality, cost-effective substance abuse and mental health treatment to adults and youths. We are a non-profit, community-based organization that operates a psychiatric hospital, residential and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment centers and family medical clinics. All facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Since 1972, we have provided a comprehensive continuum of healthcare services. Tarzana Treatment Center provides the highest level of QUALITY treatment at reasonable cost to the individual. Our services reflect our belief in individual DIGNITY and DIVERSITY of our staff and patients. We practice ADVOCACY on federal, state and local levels to reduce stigma and promote consumer involvement in the design and development of services. Our continuum of care demonstrates the value of service INTEGRITY. These values drive Tarzana’s commitment to PROGRESS and INNOVATION.
