Intern - McDowell LADDER - Master's Degree Level

Terros Health • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is accepting graduate students currently enrolled in a master’s program focused on psychology, social work, counseling, or another behavioral health specialty for an internship at its LADDER program in Phoenix, Arizona. LADDER (Life-Affirming Dual Diagnosis Education and Recovery) is a therapeutic day treatment program for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use symptoms. The program provides group therapy, individual counseling, case management, and peer support focused on mental health symptom management and substance use recovery.

Under the supervision of a qualified Terros Health professional, the student intern performs tasks related to their area of study and learning contract. In a professional healthcare setting, interns apply and continue learning principles, theory, and knowledge from their coursework. They work closely with LCSW/LPC staff and supervisors to learn to provide clinical care in a community health setting. Terros Health’s integrated care approach includes primary care, behavioral health medication services, general mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and specialized programming.

Learning opportunities include conducting biopsychosocial assessments to inform diagnoses and treatment recommendations; providing individual counseling using trauma-informed care; leading or co-leading co-occurring disorders treatment groups; collaborating with an interdisciplinary team; and assessing and completing referrals for social determinants of health needs. The program aims to prepare interns to provide quality clinical care and encourages them to consider joining Terros Health after graduation. Weekday or evening hours may be available.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program in a relevant field, such as social work or counseling, and in a supervised field instruction class.
• Dedication to learning, passion for the field, openness to feedback, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete Terros Health’s pre-student/intern/practicum onboarding process, which may include a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for a Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 7 working days of assuming the role.

Nice To Haves

• Strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform internship tasks related to the student’s area of study and learning contract under the supervision of a qualified Terros Health professional.
• Apply and develop knowledge from relevant coursework through practical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Work with LCSW/LPC staff and supervisors to learn to provide clinical care in a community health setting.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to support diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Provide individual counseling using trauma-informed care.
• Lead or co-lead treatment groups for co-occurring disorders.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team that includes primary care, behavioral health medication prescribers, and case managers.
• Assess social determinants of health needs and complete referrals to address them.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern