Mental Health Therapist Intern

• • Job Tracking ID : 513119-895348
  • Job Location : Pender, NE
  • Job Level : Student/Internship
  • Level of Education : BA/BS
• • Job Type : Internship
  • Date Updated : 03/18/2025
  • Years of Experience : College
  • Starting Date : ASAP

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide assessment, evaluation, and therapy to patients/families with behavioral health issues in the outpatient hospital setting, under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Master’s Intern/Practicum student will coordinate care with on-site clinical supervisor and treatment team. Maintain a high level of moral and ethical conduct as well as excellent customer service.

Hours: Minimum 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under Direct Supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Therapist:

• Performs patient care within scope of practice with attention to detail, accuracy, patient safety, and patient comfort.
• Evaluates patients & assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs and develops and maintains customized treatment plan for each patient.
• Educates patients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms, provides individuals with the resources they need to reach personal goals and monitors client progress and modifies treatment plans as needed.
• Facilitates individual and/or group therapy in accordance with treatment plan goals and uses appropriate clinical interventions with attention to patient developmental stages.
• Manages time and other resources to the best advantage of the hospital.
• Understands and complies with all hospital and program specific policy and procedures and promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
• Demonstrates necessary knowledge of laws related to the reporting of abuse, neglect and exploitation of patients.
• Demonstrates necessary knowledge of cultural differences and effectively interacts with patients of all races and cultures; demonstrates the ability to establish a non-biased, non-prejudicial approach in working with other employees, patients, and their families.
• Coordinates care with the treatment team and assesses risk factors and implements appropriate safety measures (suicide risk, workplace violence).
• Assists with behavioral health related employee engagement activities.
• Maintains ethics as dictated by relevant profession(s) and maintains flexibility and openness to new information and willingness to be a team member with all staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Customer Service: We know that we make a difference in the lives we touch. We deliver service in a manner that reflects compassion, empathy and caring. We expect employees to demonstrate excellent service in all that we do.
• Effective Communication: The purpose of communication is to provide clear, accurate information and to achieve mutual understanding by active listening and having open and respectful dialogue.
• Compliance: Obeys, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of our operations and requirements.
• Commitment to Co-Workers/Teamwork: Regardless of our department or status, we are all linked together as teammates to serve our patients and our community. We will demonstrate our commitment to co-workers by doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
• Accountability: We believe in taking pride in what we do. We are responsible for the outcomes of our efforts. We recognize our work as a reflection of who we are as people and as professionals, both demonstrating a commitment to our entities and our community.

Experience and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience:

• Attending program for Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or human services related field.
• Bachelor's degree

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Liability insurance

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide
• Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information
• Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

Job Benefits

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.