Spring Clinical Internship ( CASAC)

Villa of Hope•Rochester, NY

12d

About The Position

The Clinical Intern provides mental health and substance use treatment to youth and their families in an outpatient setting. The intern completes clinical documentation and assessments, delivers interventions according to treatment plans, coordinates with families and community providers, and maintains compliant client records. The role also includes seeking clinical supervision to develop professional competencies and practicing cultural competency with clients and staff.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's- or master's-level, license-eligible Social Work or Counseling program.
Strong oral, written, and interactive communication skills.
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 internal and external customers.

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 regularly with referral sources and collateral contacts.
Maintain client records in compliance with OMH, OMIG, and OASAS regulations.
Complete discharge summaries and coordinate transition planning.
Participate in case consultation with community providers as needed; assess, evaluate, and discuss progress, updates, and treatment-plan interventions where appropriate.
Contact parents and appropriate authorities in emergencies.
Secure and link clients and families to community-based resources.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and parent or guardian based on assessment, and complete treatment-plan reviews with them.
Seek clinical supervision to develop competencies and skills in areas of professional development.
Demonstrate, promote, and practice cultural competency toward clients and staff through respect and understanding developed through training and agency cultural activities.