What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Outpatient position at Foundry Treatment Center?
Job Summary
This internship has a heavy emphasis on clinical methods and practices, providing students with opportunities to learn, develop, and demonstrate the skills required for their professional field of study in social work, counseling, or related fields.
About Our Program
Foundry Treatment Center's programs are led by some of the nation's foremost experts in treating behavioral health disorders and trauma. Our culture emphasizes collegiality, fatigue reduction, and continuing personal and professional development.
Clinical Internship Details
- Reports to: Clinical Director
- Job Category: Internship/Practicum
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct therapeutic care and management of clients.
- Co-facilitate educational and therapeutic groups for clients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care for clients and families.
- Actively participate in weekly individual clinical supervision, group supervision, case consultation, and other identified multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Complete behavioral health assessments for treatment planning.
- Prepare documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal standards of care.
Requirements and Abilities
- Appropriate and active Graduate school affiliation in social work, counseling, or related field of study.
- Positions providing direct-client care require annual flu shot and negative TB test results.
- All interns must complete and pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Current CPR certification or ability to gain certification within the first 30 days of internship.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Ability to listen well and offer solutions.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Organized with strong time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to connect with clients on a positive, inspiring level to facilitate lasting recovery.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Exhibit care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants.
- Adhere to confidentiality regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Providing in-person and/or virtual services.
- Must be able to see, hear, read, write.
- Exposure to clinical and medical environments.
- Driving in all weather conditions.
