INTERN - UNPAID HEALTHCARE

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies•Riverton, WY

About The Position

Provide and coordinate clinical services, under the supervision of assigned, licensed clinical staff, throughout the course of an individual’s treatment. Ensure treatment practices are in accordance with practice standards, are appropriate to client needs and in compliance with agency standards. Professionalism, ethical conduct and active participation with colleagues is essential and includes treatment coordination between other VOANR staff and community providers

Requirements

Proficient with MS Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient with standard office equipment
For Master’s level internships, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in an internship/clinical class.

Responsibilities

All interns must agree to weekly supervision (required hours as arranged between interns/on-site clinical supervisor/internship instructor or intern coordinator) with an approved, licensed on-site clinical supervisor.
Master’s level interns will be available to receive referrals for services as approved by their clinical supervisor based upon level of intern competency and client acuity.
Interns will refer inappropriate referrals to appropriate VOANR/community service provider(s).
Master’s level interns will conduct intake assessments, complete required documentation and develop initial Treatment Plans with new patients. It is assumed that all these activities will be supervised initially, and interns will become increasingly independent in the provision of these services as competency and comfort develop.
Master’s level interns will provide individual, marital, family, group and rehabilitative services as appropriate to client needs and intern competencies.
Interns will make appropriate referrals as needed during the course of treatment.
Interns will develop and maintain positive working relationships with other community providers.
Interns will coordinate with other VOANR staff and other community providers in providing joint treatment as reflected in the treatment plan.
Interns will prepare needed reports of treatment as requested.
Interns will maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation.
Provides follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed.
Expeditiously discharges inactive clients.
Interns will assist their clinical supervisors in providing program and case consultation and education services internally, and to other community groups and individuals as appropriate to the interns training needs.
Interns will participate in agency program development activities.
Interns will attend team meetings, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations and their clinical training.
Other duties as assigned by Clinical supervisor or internship coordinator.