Position Description
This description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to include all aspects of the position such as additional duties assigned by Board and the requirement for flexibility in assisting other staff for the Agency's overall benefit.
Position Summary
Intern will gain practical experience in the area of counseling, behavioral health, addictions and human services. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth in the clients of Horizon Health and Wellness through outreach, assessment, connection, case management and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Engage and deliver quality service including clinical care and therapy services to children, adolescents and families in the office and also remotely (via Zoom).
- Maintain clinical records in accordance with HHW procedures.
- Complete internship requirements as outlined by the School/University.
- Regularly attend/participate in weekly staff meetings
- Complete and submit evaluation forms as assigned
- Independently maintain a weekly schedule
- Openness to learning evidence-based practices.
- Complete all case documentation (treatment plans, progress notes, communications, CPS reports, etc.) in a timely manner according to policy.
- Demonstrate clinical competence by interacting with clients in an ethical, professional manner, and using supervision/group consultation as needed.
- Coordinate with other medical or mental health providers when appropriate in order to provide comprehensive care to clients.
- Maintain compliance with required training.
- Attend one hour of supervision each week. May request additional supervision from their supervisor or other providers in the agency when needed.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical and legal standards in the mental health field. In addition, interns must also demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or has completed a university based undergraduate or Master's program in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work or directly related field with a 9 - 12+ month internship
- Ability to join and build rapport with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds including differences in culture, heritage, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class and religion.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
- Respect the opinions and perspectives of other colleagues
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Demonstrate integrity with all clinical tasks
- Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines within the mental health field
- Desire for personal and professional growth
- Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners
- Ability to provide direct therapy to individuals, adolescents, and families
- Successful completion of background check.
- Eligible for Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card.
Qualifications Preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Mental and Emotional
- Mental and emotional requirements include prioritizing workload, decision-making ability; using sound judgment to field inquiries concerning administrative, clinical, and operational concerns, and the ability to greet and deal effectively with participants, families, staff , and community members.
- Position requires discretion and judgment decisions.
Physical
- Physical requirements include long periods of sitting and ability to bend, lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to physically operate a telephone, computer, copier, and other general office equipment.
- Able to operate Agency vehicle.
Primary Contacts - Internal and Public
Contact with various mental health entities, community mental health programs, hospitals, AHCCCS, Social Security, DES, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other community resources as needed in effort to provide participant with necessary services