Intern Therapist (non-paid)
Essential Duties
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential
functions:
- Complete
required hours and program requirements as outlined in agreement for paid
internship. Must work a minimum of 30 hours a week and report to
work as scheduled.
- Adheres to all
current federal & state laws, as well as Trivium Life Services
Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential
healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance
Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Manage a
caseload of (20-25) clients to include but not limited to follow up with
clients, scheduling case management appointments, coordinating care and
understanding of clients' attendance without direct supervision.
- Achieved
competencies and skills to provide therapy sessions to individuals and
groups.
- Complete
client-focused service and treatment plans in accordance to company
policies and procedures.
- Has
successfully demonstrated the ability to complete initial diagnostic
assessments on all clients assigned to determine treatment needs, as well
as conducts ongoing assessments to determine when clinical goals have been
achieved and service delivery is no longer indicated without direct
supervision.
- Develops
initial treatment plans and updates treatment plans to include clinical
interventions/objectives/goals that are observable and measurable.
- Complete case
management assessment and PO reports within required timeframe.
- Coordinate
resources and referrals with community partners to assist client in
obtaining basic needs and other case management goals.
- Monitor client
drug testing as applicable.
- Proven ability
to make professional and ethical decisions.
- Maintain all
client documentation in the electronic record within required timeline.
- Attends
staff/supervision/agency meetings and trainings as required.
- Maintains all
training requirements for Trivium Life Services.
- Maintain open
communication channels and keep leadership aware of client and/or staff
support needs.
- Makes
recommendations for program improvements.
- Proven ability
to establish and maintain relationships and communicate with clients,
family members, and staff.
- Contribute to
developing an ongoing resource database and networking with community
partners to build relationships while representing Trivium Life Services.
- May perform
other duties as assigned.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate
strong attention to detail.
- Ability to
coordinate care, delegate tasks, provide referrals and problem solve as
needed.
- Ability to
support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication,
accountability, and positivity.
- Ability to be
clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position.
- Ability to work
efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a
professional team.
- Ability to
appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process - thus
displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve.
- Ability to
uphold professional Code of Ethics and maintain appropriate boundaries
when working with clients and peers.
- Effective
oral/written communication, organizational skills, and time management
skills.
- Proficient in
Microsoft Office tools as well as exhibit an ability to learn and utilize
electronic health record (EHR) system effectively.
Physical
Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements
necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with
disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the essential
functions of this position.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the
employee is required to talk and hear and be fluent in the English language.
The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to
handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is
often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and may kneel or
crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Working Conditions
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The noise level
in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The intern will
always be under supervision of an on-site licensed clinician.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Must be a
student in good standing with a graduate school internship program or
other addiction studies working towards certification.
- Pursuing a
Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a
closely related field.
- Basic personal
computer skills required, experience with Microsoft Office software.
- Results of drug
test, criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet
Trivium Life Services standards.