Intern - Clinical Intern

INTERN - THERAPIST TRAINEE

The intern will support management-level staff and assist in clinical treatment services by providing in a way that maximizes client independence and as applicable family empowerment. This may also include, with supervision, providing individual and/or group therapeutic/counseling services to clients.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Resume
• Current transcripts (can be Unofficial)
• Practicum Requirements (hours supervised/unsupervised by supervisor)
• RGSI Certification and Registration (CCAPP)
• Recent Health Screen/Physical
• TB Clearance
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Proof of COVID19 Vaccination
• Live Scan Clearance (Mental Health Locations)
• Valid Driver License

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns will have the following

At least 1 yearexperience working with trauma, addiction, eating disorder or mental health disorders preferred.

Is currently enrolled in a Master's level MFT or LPCC program.

Is creative, responsive, and passionate about their treatment approach with patients

Interested in bringing creative ideas, passion, and expertise to further enrich and develop our dynamic program

Has background and experience with psychodynamic, family systems, DBT, CBT, attachment-focused, and humanistic approaches

Can cultivate a compassionate and empathic healing space for our clients

Has ability to recognize countertransference issues and can actively seek supervision and peer support

Is skilled in EMDR, somatic work, brain-spotting and other therapeutic modalities, or is willing to seek training

TRAINEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position's job responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• Group therapy
• Intake assessments
• Bio-psychosocials
• Suicide risk assessments
• Crisis management
• Case management
• Insurance care coordination and utilization reviews Treatment planning/progress notes
• Participate in collaborative therapeutic, work environment
• Reports directly to Clinical Director

BENEFITS:

Group Supervision & Triadic Supervision offered

MonthlyTrainings (monthly trainings on different modalities, treatment planning, group therapy, trauma work, countertransference/transferenceetc.)

Dynamic learning and training experience with a dynamic team - ability to work with wide array ofacute clients that have personality disorders, severe psychotic/mood/substance use disorders.

Opportunity to deepen your understanding of a psychodynamic and attachment-focused therapy.

Akua Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized Mental Health, and Substance Abuse treatment program for adults. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Akua meets the highest quality standards for behavioral health and client care.