Clinical Social Work Practicum

Anchor Within Counseling•Portland, OR

19h

About The Position

Anchor Within Counseling is seeking an eager, like-minded mental health intern to support the social and behavioral well-being of clients, their families, and the community. The opportunity is appropriate for first- and second-year graduate students in social work, counseling, public health, or a related field. Interns must provide at least 9 direct client hours per week for a minimum of 7 months. Anchor Within Counseling is a multicultural-focused practice that prioritizes competent care for racial and ethnic minorities who have been underserved and over-served in the field. The practice serves people ages 8 and older. Interns learn about outpatient behavioral health, explore race as a determinant of health, and build a foundation in community engagement.

Requirements

Be a first- or second-year graduate student in social work, counseling, public health, or a related field.
Commit to at least 9 direct client hours per week for a minimum of 7 months.
Maintain good standing with the school program.
Complete paperwork necessary for NPI and OHA.
Demonstrate positive relationship-building skills.
Have strong attention to detail.
Effectively manage time and competing tasks.
Communicate needs clearly and promptly to the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Ability to serve Black, African, Latino, Hispanic, Native, and/or Indigenous populations from a racially informed lens.
Ability to serve clients who ascribe to religious beliefs from a protective factors lens.

Responsibilities

Participate in assessing community needs to inform contract proposals and development.
Co-facilitate skills groups in community and office settings for youth, adults, and children.
Co-develop curriculum for community support groups based on contract guidelines.
Create and manage engaging social media content to increase community awareness and participation in services.
Provide case management, including resource coordination and service plan development.
Handle client referral tasks, including scheduling.
Assist with daily clinic operations.
Exercise discretion, prioritize tasks, and seek input as needed.
Use Anchor Within’s HIPAA-compliant electronic health record system.
Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Complete timely technical and narrative documentation.