Clinical Mental Health Intern - Unpaid Practicum/Internship

Opportunity Development Centers Inc • Town of Grand Rapids, WI

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About The Position

Opportunity for Hope is offering an unpaid clinical practicum/internship in an outpatient behavioral health setting. The intern will gain hands-on experience while receiving qualified clinical supervision. Activities depend on the intern’s training level and educational program requirements and may include providing supervised clinical services, observing and participating in assessments, assisting with treatment planning, building therapeutic relationships, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with the Mental Health team. The internship supports educational and professional development and does not guarantee employment after completion.

Internship hours will be coordinated around the student’s academic program requirements and clinic needs and availability. The clinic’s regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; appointments may be available outside those hours upon request.

ODC, Inc. describes its purpose as championing human connection and inclusion, and states that it seeks to empower people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. ODC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate-level counseling, social work, or related behavioral health program.
• Seeking a clinical practicum or internship placement to fulfill educational program requirements.
• Interest in gaining experience working with children and/or other clients in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Willingness to learn and provide clinical services consistent with education, training, and supervision level.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
• Ability to meet applicable university, onboarding, background check, and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services appropriate to the intern’s training level under qualified supervision.
• Observe and participate in client assessments.
• Assist with developing individualized treatment plans.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Learn to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to express feelings and concerns.
• Gain experience with clinical documentation and applicable recordkeeping expectations.
• Consult and collaborate with members of the Mental Health team.
• Develop an understanding of professional, ethical, and confidentiality requirements in a clinical setting.
• Participate in professional development opportunities appropriate to the intern’s training level.

Benefits

• Qualified clinical supervision consistent with applicable university and licensing requirements.
• Hands-on learning opportunities in an outpatient behavioral health environment.
• Exposure to assessment, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and client services.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced mental health professionals.
• Completion of required university evaluations and communication with the intern’s educational institution as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern