Clinical Intern

Solvista Health • Salida, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Intern participates in a learning process of conducting individual and group therapy with a focus on completing diagnostic assessments and treatment plans, therapeutic sessions and education to treat mental illness. To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use computer and standard business software.
• Knowledge of the effects of medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, understand, and comply with professional ethics and standards.
• Knowledge of community agencies/resources.
• Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors.
• Ability to work in a busy, high-stress environment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations, and read and understand client records.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with all constituents.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality.
• Enrolled in Master’s program in related field.
• Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.
• Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Observes individual and group therapy, co-facilitation of family therapy sessions, and the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Participates in processes of required documentation.
• Documents all patient contacts and other important clinical information
• Obtain clinical supervisor’s approvals and signatures for all clinical paperwork.
• Receives and participates in clinical supervision according to licensure board requirements.
• Monitors own schedule and maintains all corresponding notes and paperwork.
• Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern