Clinical Intern

Job Title: Internship Outpatient Therapist

Position Description: The outpatient therapist will provide culturally competent mental health

services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life

situations or mental health concerns.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

 Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to

clients as scheduled. As per requirements of internship work 20 hours a week.

 Complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of date of service (recommended to be

completed daily) so this can be reviewed and signed off on by supervisor.

 Actively participate as a positive member of the clinical environment.

 Maintain good standing with the University and complete all requirements for the

program.

 Complete all recommended continuing education assigned by supervisor including

training on Telehealth as this is the format that services are being provided in at this time.

 Stay current with updated research and best practices.

 Be aware of community referral sources and refer when necessary.

 Secure client information per HIPAA standards.

 Discus with supervisor cases and immediately consult when there are any safety

concerns.

 Maintain case files within electronic health record (EHR) that are up to date

 Perform other duties as assigned (including but not limited to completion of Social

Security/Disability forms, authorization and billing forms, phone calls, and participating

in case consultation meetings).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health within the family

 Skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis

 Skill in working with a variety of cultures

 Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies

 Ability to provide necessary self-care

 Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinic staff

 Awareness of personal strengths and appropriate timing for referrals

Heartwood Center for Child and Family Therapy, LLC

Education and Experience:

 Completing a masters or doctoral degree in a mental health-related field

 Completing University requirements for courses during internship

Pay Rate: TBD