Clinical Masters Level Intern

The OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center•San Diego, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an unpaid internship. Our IOP Master’s level internship aims to assist in developing competent and ethical entry-level clinicians who are confident in their ability to provide quality, specialized treatment to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing obsessive-compulsive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. This internship is based within OCD Anxiety Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) where interns will obtain professional/clinical development related to individual and family psychotherapy, crisis management, various forms of group facilitation, and documentation. Interns will develop their practical understanding of evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy-prolonged exposure (DBT-PE), and crisis response planning. Interns may also have the opportunity to create a community and/or an organizational project working with our marketing, outreach, quality and assurance, or office management teams. At OCD Anxiety Centers, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those struggling with anxiety disorders. Through evidence-based practices and continuous learning, we strive to provide the highest quality care to our clients and their families. If you're seeking a rewarding career where you can grow both personally and professionally, we invite you to be a part of our team.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software.
Accurate and efficient electronic data entry.
Punctual and maintain excellent attendance.
Organized, detail-oriented, takes initiative, and completes job responsibilities independently.
Multitasking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Thrive in a changing work environment including inside, outside, and loud noise level.
Pass a full criminal background check.
Actively engaged in a master's degree program or higher.
Pursuing a graduate degree in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Internships requiring 16+ hours weekly.
Interns within their 2nd/final year in a social work or counseling masters program.
Prior clinical experience.
Experience with populations suffering from obsessive-compulsive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
Cognitive behavioral therapy and/or dialectical behavior therapy experience.

Responsibilities

Represents their title as an Intern in transparent and professional manner at all times with both employees and clients/families.
Attends weekly supervision (individual/group supervision varies based on school requirements).
Attends treatment team meetings.
Attends weekly therapist training.
Trains up to and maintains a caseload of IOP clients by providing and directing psychotherapeutic intervention during treatment for OCD and other mental health disorders which will include case conceptualizations, development of treatment plans, and perpetuating a skillful and organized IOP.
Co-facilitates/Facilitates various IOP groups.
Learns and conducts de-escalation techniques as well as crisis planning and management.
Maintains comprehensive and timely documentation related to progress notes, group therapy notes, etc.
Provides case management related to client caseload.
Maintains communication between their associate clinical director and clinical assistant team.
Supports in maintaining client satisfaction.
Ensures clear communication about school expectations including holiday breaks to both their clinical team and to their clients in a timely, clear, conscious, and professional manner.
Assumes tasks related to clinical treatment that may consist of clerical, clinical assistant, and or project development as needed.