Spring Semester Clinical Internship ( CASAC and Art Therapist)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES SUMMARY

The Clinical Intern will provide mental health and substance use treatment for youth and their families in an outpatient setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete intake documentation and initial assessments
• Provide evidence based mental health interventions for individual, group, crisis intervention, and family sessions as prescribed in the treatment plan 
• Collaborate with referral sources and collateral contacts regularly
• Responsible for the maintenance of client records in compliance with OMH, OMIG, and OASAS regulations. 
• Complete discharge summaries and coordinate transition planning
• Engage in case consultation with community providers as needed; assess, evaluate, and discuss progress, updates and interventions in the treatment plan where appropriate
• Contact parents and appropriate authorities in case of emergencies
• Secure and link client and family to community-based resources
• Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client and parent/guardian based on assessment and complete treatment plan reviews with the client and parent/guardian
• Seeks clinical supervision to develop competencies and skills in areas of professional development.
• Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and agency cultural activities

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral, written and interactive communication skills, a must
• Skilled in effective research tactics
• High level of organizational skills 
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality 
• Willing and able to convey a positive and professional image to both internal and external customers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be currently enrolled a Bachelors or Master’s level, license eligible Social Work or Counseling program