Intern-Behavioral Health Therapist (UCPS Collaborative)
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Therapist Intern, under supervision, provides therapy for students with clinical needs in a school setting and collaborates with the school social worker, school counselor, teachers and other relevant individuals to support the needs of the students. Operates on a flexible schedule as required. This is NOT a paid internship. Internships with our program require a 2 semester/3 quarter commitment and ideally start in the fall to align with the academic school year for the student population we serve. This time frame enables fulfillment of the contact hours required by most universities and a rich learning experience. Please apply by early spring when seeking an internship with this program that will start in the fall of the same year.
Requirements
- Requires current attendance in Masters of Social Work, Counseling or related program with an accredited university.
- This is a unpaid internship.
- Note: Please provide a one page narrative that includes why you have chosen to pursue your specific degree and what you hope to gain by being with us at Union County Human Services. Please limit the narrative to one page, double spaced.
Responsibilities
- Observe, co-facilitate & facilitate individual and group sessions with supervision.
- Interpret & share clinical information with parent/guardian & pertinent staff.
- Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessment and Treatment Plan in the process of making an informed diagnosis.
- Plan, research and develop curriculum/interventions for group & individual sessions.
- Provide triage with coordination of care including referrals to needed community services.
- Intervene early to assist parents, teachers, and student support staff in developing comprehensive strategies for supporting students in crisis.
- Complete relevant paperwork and session documentation in a timely manner.
- Apply knowledge of child development.
- Provide education & consultation on behavioral health topics and concerns with staff, students and parents.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
