Intern - OH Columbus

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Columbus, OH

7h

About The Position

This position is within the Family Services organization and helps Church leaders care for individuals with social and emotional challenges by providing resources in harmony with gospel principles. The intern provides direct counseling services and consultation to ecclesiastical leaders under close supervision. The role may involve assisting clients and Church leaders with a wide range of social and emotional problems, including suicide, mental disorders, child and spouse abuse, and other family relationship problems.

The intern provides quality customer service and complies with professional standards of practice. The work requires strict compliance with confidentiality requirements and legal issues, as well as professionalism and sensitivity when handling confidential matters.

Church employment requires membership in the Church and worthiness to hold a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be a second-year master's degree student working toward a counseling degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Ability to maintain exacting standards of moral conduct.
• Knowledge of legal issues within the profession.
• Ability to communicate sensitive subject matter professionally with clients and ecclesiastical leaders.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and follow through with an individual training plan to continue training, skill education, and professional development.
• Ability to provide service within gospel standards and values.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care under close supervision (60%).
• Provides consultation and maintains a positive rapport with Church leaders (20%).
• Maintains accurate and updated notes in the data collection system (15%).
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well-organized work area (5%).

What This Job Offers

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