JOB DESCRIPTION
Therapist – Intern
Reports to: Clinical Director
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Therapist Intern assesses and treats
individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including the abuse of alcohol,
tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis
intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Interning for master’s degree in social work, psychology, or another licensure-eligible field of study. BSW interns eligible to intern according to specific program duties/non-
therapist. - • Current CPR certification (can be obtained upon hire)
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide weekly individual, group, and psychoeducation and family therapy interventions
to assist patients in meeting treatment goals- Engage patients quickly and build strong rapport with clients
- Evaluate and assess individualized needs for treatment
- Facilitate groups and contribute to group curriculum development
- Conduct relevant clinical assessments, create treatment plans, and ensure patient
compliance and progress to treatment plan - Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment,
drawing on social work experience and patient needs - Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or
supporting the client or patient - Modify treatment plans according to changes in patient status
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and suicide screenings and utilize additional
assessment tools as clinically indicated - Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
- Clinical documentation
- Document notes and other patient information effectively to support patients’
current level of care - Complete weekly updates evaluating treatment goals
- Complete clinical progress notes within 24 hours after each session
- Document notes and other patient information effectively to support patients’
- Manage aftercare plans and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with case manager to establish aftercare plans
- Facilitate effective discharge planning to ensure patient success after treatment
- Collaborate with family and referral sources
- Work effectively with families and referral sources to create a system of care
- All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and
the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions, and guidance - Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, problem solve, and resolve conflicts for
individuals and groups - Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems - Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation
when learning or teaching new things