What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist Intern position at RECOVERING HOPE TREATMENT CENTER INC?
Benefits
At Recovering Hope, we recognize that providing excellent client care begins with investing in employee wellbeing and professional growth. We have thoughtfully designed a benefits package that provides our full-time employees with options to meet their individual/family needs. Some of our benefits include health insurance, vision, dental, 401K, paid time off, access to CEU’s, free breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, career development and scholarships for schooling!
Summary:
The Mental Health Therapist Intern is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, creating and maintaining treatment plans and providing ongoing consultation in coordination with the treatment team. All responsibilities are to be completed in accordance with MN State Statute including Rule 245G and under the direction and guidance of the Outpatient Clinic Director.
Responsibilities:
- Complete diagnostic assessments and narrative summaries according to standards stipulated by Minnesota Statutes 245G.
- Complete written consultation requests for mental health or psychiatric services as appropriate.
- Contact referents (if an appropriate consent for release of information is in place) within the first three days of admission and weekly thereafter, to provide progress updates and consultation regarding continuing care planning
- Assess clients for potential vulnerabilities using criteria stipulated in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan. If appropriate, develop, review and update Individual Abuse Prevention Plans as needed.
- Develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions for each client.
- Update and revise treatment plans with clients at least weekly or more frequently if needed.
- Document client participation and progress in client record according to the Center’s policies and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with Sr. Manager of Outpatient Treatment Services and Alcohol and Drug Counselor on the treatment and progress of clients.
- Facilitate group counseling and education sessions.
- Work with clients to develop and implement a viable, individualized continuing care plan, including assistance in coordination with significant others, referrals for medical services, substance use services, and referrals related to other client needs.
- Work with concerned persons (family members, friends) with resources for sober support during and following treatment as needed.
- Assist in the orientation of new employees and interns.
- Complete necessary professional development in Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders.
- Work as a member of the broader team of the Center to ensure a high level of service to our clients, including assisting with general housekeeping, kitchen duties and light maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an accredited program with an approved faculty supervisor.
- Working toward Licensure by the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Know and understand the implications of chapter 245G, chapter 245A, and sections 626.556, 626.557 and 626.5572.
- Knowledge and experience working with veterans or armed services populations and their families, post-partum
