What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatrics Clinical Internship - Master's Level position at Associated Clinic of Psychology?
Geriatric Services Internship
Company: Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP)
Openings are across the Twin Cities metro area.
Company: Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP)
Openings are across the Twin Cities metro area.
With a 45 year history, the Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP) is widely recognized as a leader in addressing mental health concerns in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. In 1980, ACP pioneered the practice of seeing clients in geriatric care environments, such as long-term care facilities, nursing homes, independent and assisted living residences, short-term rehab, and transitional care units.
As one of the first practices in the country to take this approach, we helped demonstrate that these are unique clients and environments that require unique care. Today at ACP, our clinicians are leading experts in the field of geropsychology.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Geriatrics Intern to join our team for a 9-month internship/practicum. This internship offers an invaluable opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in geriatric psychotherapy to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to various aspects of elder care.
All Voices Welcome: ACP is an AA/EOE employer, and we highly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals to apply.
What we can offer:
- An established clinic with consistent referrals
- Supervision: individual and group
- Mileage reimbursement when the intern begins providing billable hours
- PTO and 401k provided, based on billable hours
- Opportunities to provide diagnostic assessments, therapy, consultations, and in-services
- Continuing education opportunities (every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month) and free CEUs
- Employment possibilities following the internship
- Hourly compensation (when interns begin providing billable hours)
Structure of the Practicum:
- Each intern will be paired with a primary supervisor
- There will be 3 hours/month of individual supervision and 1 hour/month of group supervision (group supervision will include interns and supervisors)
- 3-tier approach:
- Shadowing with Geriatric Division Clinicians
- Joint sessions with supervisor and intern (as long as appropriate)
- Independent work
What we are looking for:
- Passion for working with older adults in their own environment
- Interest in employment following the internship if a good fit
- Willingness to receive feedback and promptly make changes
- Professional demeanor/effective written and verbal communication skills
- Timely and accurate submission of documentation and other documents as required
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence/maturity and model appropriate boundaries
- Ability to work with diverse populations and have an openness/awareness of your biases
- Ability and willingness to travel within the Twin Cities metro area. Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Must pass a background check
- Preference is given to applicants with experience in the field
- A minimum number of billable hours is required for the first and second semesters
Starting Pay: $15.97 hourly
Salary : $16
