What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor Intern position at Good Shepherd Services?
Reports to: Social Work Supervisor, MEHR
Locations: East Harlem
Hours: 21 hours/Week,(UNPAID INTERNSHIP)
Major Duties:
- Provides therapy: individual, group, and family counseling, using agreed-upon models.
- Facilitates monthly psychoeducational groups to residents on a broad range of topics
- Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in Case Review Meetings, Service Plan Reviews, Interdisciplinary Conferences, Roundtable Discussions, Seeking Out Solutions, and other meetings.
- Collaborates with other team members, arranges for wrap-around services in the community as needed.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to brainstorm long term solutions, and provides clinical support.
- Learn and use the Sales Force database system to document all case information within given time parameters.
- Supports the Sanctuary model of trauma informed care.
- Practices the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
- Integrates the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
- Attend weekly supervision.
- Attend organizational trainings as needed
Qualifications:
- Mental Health Social Work Intern (2nd Year) Required
- Clinical work with youth and families required, including crisis management.
- Ability to facilitate Psychoeducational Workshops for tenants and staff
- Must have the ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
- Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Capability to transition easily between working independently and contributing as part of a team.
- Crisis intervention and problem solving skills.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective
