INTERN - UNPAID OUTPATIENT

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies•Cheyenne, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counseling Intern position at Volunteers of America Northern Rockies involves providing and coordinating clinical services under the supervision of assigned, licensed clinical staff. Interns will ensure treatment practices align with practice standards, client needs, and agency standards. Professionalism, ethical conduct, and active participation with colleagues, including treatment coordination with other VOANR staff and community providers, are essential. The role is unpaid and requires weekly supervision with an approved, licensed on-site clinical supervisor.

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

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
Be available to receive referrals for services as approved by their clinical supervisor based upon level of intern competency and client acuity (Master's level interns)
Refer inappropriate referrals to appropriate VOANR/community service provider(s)
Conduct intake assessments, complete required documentation and develop initial Treatment Plans with all referrals (Master's level interns)
Receive training in pieces of intake assessment activities but not allowed to conduct independently (Bachelor's level interns)
Provide individual, marital, family, group and rehabilitative services as appropriate to client needs and intern competencies (Master's level interns)
Receive training in pieces of individual, marital, family, group and rehabilitative services but not allowed to conduct independently (Bachelor's level interns)
Make appropriate referrals as needed during the course of treatment
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other community providers
Coordinate with other VOANR staff and other community providers in providing joint treatment as reflected in the treatment plan
Prepare needed reports of treatment as requested
Maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation
Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed
Expeditiously discharge inactive clients
Assist 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
Participate in agency program development activities
Assist/participate in providing liaison service for local, regional and state hospitals to ensure continuity of care for clients
Maintain therapeutic responsibility for the collection of fees as directed by their clinical supervisor
Attend team meetings, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensure the smooth functioning of clinic operations and their clinical training (as possible)
Other duties as assigned by Clinical supervisor or internship coordinator