Intern - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Carle Foundation Hospital • Peoria, IL

123d • $29 - $29

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Intern Supervisor, will provide behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs; plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans. Will provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. Intern-Community Behavioral Health is recognized as a Mental Health Professional under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services.
• Currently enrolled in Master's degree practicum/internship.
• Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations.
• Ability to accurately assess and diagnose.
• Can develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.
• Possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare.
• Able to interpret rules and regulations.
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize their work.
• Able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, assess for lethality, and respond in a clinically appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients.
• Requests medical or supervisory consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Completes treatment plan in conjunction with client, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
• Coordinates with Mobile Crisis Response and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
• Maintains records in accordance with Trillium Place policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.
• Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.
• Participates in in-service and competency training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree