Therapist Intern

Salary

$17.70/hour

Job Summary
The Therapist Intern will perform direct patient care, documentation, follow-up, and associated duties as required by CACREP standards and directed by Associate Director of Behavioral Health in a professional and efficient manner, demonstrating a positive attitude. The intern is responsible for attending and actively participating in mandatory supervision and training. The intern will perform all clinical and direct patient care under the supervision of a qualified Supervisor. The intern may complete both a Practicum and Internship as described below, or just an Internship if they have completed their Practicum requirements elsewhere.

Practicum Competencies and Expectations
1. Complete supervised counseling experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours over a full academic term that is a minimum of 10 weeks.
2. Complete at least 40 clock hours of direct patient encounters that contribute to the development of counseling skills.
3. Weekly interaction with supervisor(s) that averages one hour per week of individual and/or dyadic supervision throughout the practicum by a site supervisor who works in consultation on a regular schedule with a counselor education program faculty member for the student’s respective school.
4. Participate in an average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision throughout the practicum.

Internship Competencies and Expectations
1. After successful completion of practicum, student will complete 600 clock hours of supervised counseling internship in roles and settings with patients relative to their specialty area.
2. Complete at least 240 clock hours of direct service.
3. Weekly interaction with supervisor(s) that average one hour per week of individual and/or dyadic supervision through the internship, provided by the site supervisor.
4. Participate in an average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision through the internship.
5. Collaborate as needed for continuity of care and participate in training to enhance quality of services.
6. Administrative Responsibilities:
a. Accurately complete required documentation and paperwork within required timelines.
b. Fulfill documentation required by intern’s master’s program, and give sufficient notice to site supervisor of unexpected meetings or documentation requirements should they arise.

General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks, as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to be prepared to start shift at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality and the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications
1. Education: BA degree required. Must be enrolled in a CACREP accredited masters counseling program. Length of practicum/internship is dependent on specific requirements of the intern’s program. Must be able to accept payment for hours worked as Therapist Intern. Intern is responsible for ensuring an affiliation agreement is in place.
2. Certifications/Licensure: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Language Skills: English required
5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to multi-task. Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Outlook, athenahealth) and equipment related to work. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and ability to enter data within CVCH computer system; must demonstrate manual dexterity.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity in all interactions.
7. Essential Physical Requirements: This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed; ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents.
8. Essential Mental Abilities: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and ethics of professional discipline. Essential mental abilities include: knowledge, background and interest appropriate to providing sensitive, professional, direct support to mentally ill clients; ability to exercise sound independent judgment; ability to analyze problems and develop situation appropriate responses; ability to make decisions in line with state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents.
9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.
10. Exposure to Hazards: Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate noise. Typical working conditions found in most administrative work areas. Worker has contact with consumers and other staff and may be exposed to medical conditions presented by them.

Benefits

Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk – Category II
1. Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Telecommuting: Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

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