Counselor Intern

Clarvida - Arizona•Tempe, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Counselor is responsible for assessing family needs and providing evidence-based individual and family psychotherapy services for families referred to the HRT FAST program. Services are structured, goal-oriented, and designed to strengthen family relationships, improve communication, and enhance family members’ ability to support the juvenile’s treatment progress. This position provides therapeutic services in home, community, and office settings, with approximately 50% travel throughout the assigned county.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field
Knowledge in providing therapeutic or non-therapeutic treatment services to the child welfare population
Knowledge of Arizona’s foster care system
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Strong knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures
Ability to instruct clients in child development, home management, personal problem solving, accessing community services, domestic violence supports, appropriate discipline and childcare techniques, and age-appropriate parenting skills

Responsibilities

Conduct therapeutic visits in individual, family, group, and multi-family group sessions
Strengthen family relationships by improving communication and increasing family support of treatment goals
Review and implement service treatment plans addressing the client’s current level of functioning and update as necessary
Provide structured, time-limited sessions working toward mutually defined treatment goals
Assist in identifying and utilizing community resources, natural supports, and aftercare services
Maintain regular contact with families and team members as needed
Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner and notify case management of problematic situations
Document attendance, participation level, and comprehension of activities on the same day of service delivery
Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual, and role differences
Attend and provide reports during Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings as requested
Maintain and submit monthly mileage documentation to the Program Supervisor
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of job-related training annually
Attend all program meetings, in-service trainings, and maintain regular team communication
Participate in a minimum of 4 hours of supervision per month, including 1 hour of individual clinical supervision and at least 3 hours of group supervision
Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of staff and families at all times
Model program norms and act as a positive role model and mentor
Treat others with respect, address negative behavior appropriately, and support constructive confrontation