Counseling Intern

Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services • Stillwater, OK

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About The Position

The Counseling Intern provides individual, group, and/or family therapy to outpatient clients and offers short-term crisis intervention as needed. The intern also provides services to clients staying in the shelter and continues services when needed. Therapy must be provided in the client’s best interest while strictly adhering to professional rules of conduct, including confidentiality and other ethical concerns.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited master’s- or doctoral-level program.
• Knowledge of a variety of counseling techniques and demonstrated skill in applying them.
• Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of child development and the effects of trauma on children and families.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Knowledge of the psychological and physical effects of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and emotional abuse, as well as related legal, ethical, and treatment issues.
• Ability to avoid imposing personal values or judgment on victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a related clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to outpatient clients.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide services to clients staying in the shelter and continue services when needed.
• Provide therapy in the client’s best interest while adhering to professional rules of conduct, including confidentiality and other ethical concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern