What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual therapist intern (MFT/CPC state interns) position at Sierra Sage?
Actively seeking MFT or CPC state interns. Primary supervision is included as part of your employment!
We are open to part time, full time, or contracted employment options.
Job Description:
- Develops initial treatment planning for clients and makes revisions throughout treatment, ensuring that patients are meeting goals at an appropriate rate
- Conduct individual therapy sessions with assigned clients, following the requirements set forth by the Company
- Facilitate client groups, following the appropriate curriculum provided by the Company
- Responsible for the completion of client documentation in a timely manner, consistent with the policies and procedures manual
- Communicates with family members or primary support system identified by patient, updating them on patient progress and providing them with the tools to engage in their own recovery efforts
- Compliant with the policies and procedures of the Company as well as ethical standards consistent with federal and state licensing board requirements
- Play an active role in seeking consult and supervision when necessary
- Attend required training to ensure quality clinical care
- Attend and participate in treatment team meetings
- Possess appropriate conflict resolution skills and the capacity to manage highly stressful clinical situations
- Administers surveys developed by the Company to ensure quality assurance and clinical best practices
- Must act as an advocate for all clients, ensuring that individual needs are heard and met with dignity and compassion
- Will report critical incidents directly and immediately to the clinical director or management team
- Will communicate all client concerns to the clinical director and/or treatment team to ensure appropriate care is being provided
- Performs additional duties from time to time as assigned by management
- Must set and maintain strong boundaries, engaging with patients in a professional manner
- Maintain a sense of professionalism both inside and outside of sessions and groups
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Master’s Degree in relevant field with post-degree experience in the assessment, diagnosis, case management, and treatment of substance use disorders
- Must be a licensed clinician in the state of Nevada (state intern license required for CPC/MFT)
- Experience with acute mental illness and substance use disorders preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours
- The ability and willingness to function as a member of a professional team
- Strong sense of self-awareness, empathy, and compassion
- Must have experience with or possess an advanced understanding of cultural competence
- Experience with the treatment of trauma is preferred
- Experience with the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Must possess excellent boundaries
- Must possess strong communication skills
- Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen