Mental Health Intern

Axis Community Health • Pleasanton, CA

1h • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of a Mental Health Intern is to assist the Axis licensed professionals in providing care and support to individuals with mental health challenges. The interns work under supervision, gaining practical experience while completing their academic or training requirements. They are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role is ideal for psychology, counseling, or social work students aiming to gain hands-on experience in mental health care.

Requirements

• Must hold a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• Must be a registered intern with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, or currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate degree program working as a trainee or practicum student.
• Must maintain a current registration or school enrollment in good standing and must notify supervisor of any disciplinary action, including suspension or probation.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license with reliable transportation, a clean driving record and automobile insurance is required with the ability to travel between sites as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative treatment team.
• Empathy, professionalism, and a passion for mental health care.
• Familiarity with mental health concepts, interventions, and ethical guidelines.
• Experience or training in cultural sensitivity and working with clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a school or clinic setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling in a school setting and/or in our Axis Mental Health Counseling Clinic.
• May provide several types of counseling services to potentially include individual, group, family, couples, etc.
• Will counsel individual from various cultural, ethnic, financial backgrounds, and will have the opportunity to work with children/teen, adults, and older adults.
• Collaborate and consult with Axis licensed clinicians, medical doctors, case managers and other staff, as necessary.
• Comply with the terms outlined in the Axis Intern Agreement and all related policies.
• Collaborate care with the contacts at the schools and with parents as necessary/directed.
• Complete necessary documentation, using an electronic health records system.
• Ensure charting and documentation is consistent with related laws, regulations, and Axis standards.
• Documentation includes appropriate Medi-Cal billing and is also overseen by the supervisor.
• Participates in peer review of clients' charts as directed.
• This position may last through the school year, with the potential to stay on during the summer, although as approved by supervisor, and at decreased hours.
• Mandatory, weekly participation in one hour of individual supervision, two hours of group supervision, one hour of intern training seminar, and one-hour weekly team meeting with the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) staff.
• Monitor client progress and document case notes accurately.
• Provide crisis intervention support when needed.
• Research and recommend community resources or support programs for clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in mental health practice.
• Drive to other sites and locations as needed to perform job duties or support organizational operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

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