PRTF Clinical Therapist Intern

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs intake assessments on patients, coordinates care plans, and facilitates discharge planning under direct oversight of management. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program from an accredited school required.
• Minimum 21 years of age required.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs and applications to manage work, familiarity with Windows and Office programs.
• Ability to communicate concisely, orally and in writing, with patients, families, and staff and to collaborate with members of the health care, leadership team and community agencies to enhance care of the patient.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with diverse patient groups and their families.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow orientation materials, policies and procedures.
• Identify, engage in and document indirect services on behalf of patients.
• Practice written and oral communication skills with co-workers, supervisors and other professionals.
• Maintain client records/files.
• Conduct initial intake, screening and assessment interviews with patients.
• Utilize the results of a multidimensional assessment to match patients' needs to services offered.
• Develop clear, timely and appropriate service or care plans with measurable objectives.
• Implement case management services with patients.
• Provide direct services to individuals, families or groups.
• Advocate on behalf of patients with agencies and other professionals to help patients obtain quality services.
• Participate in research/program evaluation projects.
• Read and discuss relevant articles, journals or books that apply to the practicum setting.
• Examine and apply the appropriate Code of Ethics to the practicum setting.
• Discuss all cases with supervisor.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Participate in public relations and fundraising efforts.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees