Masters Level Intern- Residential Program

LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION • Warminster Township, PA

16h

About The Position

The Practicum Graduate Intern will engage in advanced experiential learning within a residential recovery setting, applying theoretical knowledge to practice under professional supervision. This role emphasizes the integration of recovery-oriented principles, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care into case management and supportive counseling. The intern will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident autonomy, skill development, and community integration while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a master’s program in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services discipline
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to learn how to document in an electronic health record
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural competence, and trauma informed care.
• Foundational knowledge of recovery principles and a willingness to apply advanced theoretical frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and exercise independent judgement under supervision.
• Availability to work at least 16 hours per week and commit to at least 2 semesters.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the internship, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Apply Recovery-Oriented and Trauma-Informed Practices
• Implement evidence-based recovery principles and trauma-informed approaches in daily interactions, fostering empowerment and resilience among residents.
• Demonstrate Cultural Competence
• Provide services that respect and respond to residents’ cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and equity in care.
• Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
• Uphold professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions with residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Resident Skill Development
• Facilitate the acquisition of activities of daily living (ADLs), problem-solving, financial literacy, and independent living skills through structured interventions.
• Individualized Service Planning
• Contribute to the development and review of Resident Rehabilitation Recovery Service Plans; actively participate in treatment team meetings with cultural and trauma-informed considerations.
• Clinical Engagement
• Provide supportive counseling and psychoeducational interventions in individual and group formats, addressing personal, interpersonal, and functional goals through a trauma-sensitive lens.
• Service Coordination
• Assist in identifying resident needs and coordinating access to medical, psychiatric, and culturally appropriate community-based resources.
• Crisis Intervention and Safety Management
• Maintain vigilance in monitoring resident well-being; assist staff with responding promptly and effectively to crises and emergencies using trauma-informed strategies.
• Documentation and Compliance
• Prepare accurate, timely clinical documentation and maintain resident records consistent with regulatory and program standards.
• Community Integration
• Support residents in planning and participating in social and recreational activities that enhance community engagement and cultural inclusion.
• Professional Development
• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and training sessions.

Benefits

• Weekly individual supervision with licensed clinicians
• Experience working with a wide variety of populations using different treatment modalities.
• Access to an online training database where you can seek out clinical training.
• A supportive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees