The HopeLink Behavioral Health Internship Program is intended to provide Masters level students in clinical programs opportunities to obtain clinical experience and develop clinical skills in a non-profit agency setting. Under the direction of the internship or practicum supervisor on site, the Counseling or Social Work Intern will provide clinical counseling, clinical social work and/or psychosocial rehabilitation services to adolescent clients and/or adult clients as outlined by school requirements.
GENERAL DUTIES:
1. Participate in staff meetings to share and stay up to date on important clinical issues, program changes and to engage in case consultation.
2. Assist with the planning and completion of special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or Program Manager.
3. Shadow the completion of comprehensive needs assessments. Complete assessments independently, or with direct supervisor/other staff, as assigned.
4. Complete clinical documentation within program guidelines
5. Participate in individual, group and/or peer supervision as required by school and site program guidelines
6. Participate in treatment team meetings for client with other providers and/or family members as assigned
7. Complete internship hours on site (NOT a hybrid position even if telehealth services are provided) within the operating hours of the Program
1. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (8:00am - 4:00pm)
2. Outpatient Therapy Program (9:00am - 5:00pm, some evening hours available)
PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs
1. Co-facilitate or facilitate psychoeducational groups and activities for adults 18+ with diagnoses of serious mental illness, substance use disorders, mild intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder.
2. Support with milieu management, keeping clients engaged in program activities and prompting clients to group or to use coping skills as needed.
3. Provide brief, focused, individualized counseling to clients in alignment with their treatment goals.
Outpatient Therapy Program
1. Complete diagnostic assessments to determine DSM-5-TR diagnosis and appropriate course of treatment
2. Develop and implement treatment plan in collaboration with the client
3. Shadow individual and/or group counseling sessions (in person and video telehealth) with adults and/or. Independently conduct individual counseling sessions, and/or co-conduct group counseling sessions as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited, Masters level program for Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline.
2. Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
3. Strong professional collaboration skills and the ability to work with others in the behavioral health field to achieve positive client outcomes.
4. Computer experience and proficiency using internet based applications, including Microsoft Office applications.
5. Maturity and ability to seek support and feedback from supervisor and other staff as needed.
6. Must have a reliable source of transportation to and from internship site.
7. Must be prompt, professional and reliable.
8. Understanding of confidentiality and privacy issues within a behavioral health program.
9. High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.
STATUS: Intern (unpaid)
EXPECTATIONS REGARDING QUALITY OF WORK:
1. Complete assigned learning tasks and respond to feedback about work with a spirit of learning and receptiveness.
2. Engage clients in a warm, supportive, non-judgmental and person-centered fashion at all times.
EXPECTATIONS REGARDING QUANTITY OF WORK:
1. Fulfill the required minimum of hours of internship experience, including direct client contact, as outlined by school requirements and as agreed-upon by site supervisor.
2. Interns may be expected to continue on site work during school breaks depending on program needs
HopeLink. Internship Behavioral Health • Oakton, VA, USA
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