Intern

Lamoille Health Partners • Morrisville, VT

32d

About The Position

The Mental Health Intern provide clinical services under direct, weekly supervision. This role offers an intensive, hands-on experience in community mental health and integrated healthcare and is designed to meet all academic requirements for practicum/internship for a degree in clinical psychology masters level.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a Master's or Doctoral program in a mental health field (e.g., MSW, MA in Counseling, MFT, Psy.D.).
• Must be approved by and adhere to the academic program's internship/practicum requirements, including all required hours.
• Successful completion of all pre-placement requirements including background check.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, cultural competency, and patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and within time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct biopsychosocial intake assessments with new clients to determine presenting problems, relevant history, and risk factors.
• Individual Therapy: Provide regularly scheduled, brief, or long-term individual psychotherapy to clients using evidence based practices appropriate to the intern's scope of training and license/program requirements.
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor and clients to develop measurable, client-centered treatment goals and intervention strategies.
• Crisis Management: Assist in assessing and managing crisis situations, including developing safety plans and making appropriate referrals to higher levels of care or emergency services.
• Case Consultation: Actively participate in mandatory weekly individual and/or group supervision sessions to review cases, receive feedback and ensure ethical practice.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records, including progress notes, intake forms, and treatment plan updates in eCW.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in staff meetings and coordinate care with internal staff (e.g., case managers, administrators) and external providers (e.g., schools, PCPs).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees