Therapist Intern

CHRIS 180 • Atlanta, GA

298d

About The Position

This position provides evidence-based clinical services to consumers and the primary duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide positive role-modeling to consumers/clients, promote self-esteem, promote healthy boundaries, promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults, reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety), and teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills. Assessing consumers/clients history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs includes screening, evaluating and triaging potential consumers to determine what services/evidence-based interventions should be offered, providing initial clinical impressions, administering various assessments, developing and monitoring IRRPs, and evaluating and documenting clients' level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals. Coordinating services and collaboration involves making necessary referrals, facilitating team meetings, collaborating with other programs, advocating on behalf of clients, and monitoring the provision of services. Specific services to consumers include providing therapy for adults, children, and families, managing a clinical caseload, and providing outpatient services. Documentation requirements include timely documentation of all case activities, maintaining detailed case files, and completing necessary applications and summaries. Additional requirements involve maintaining confidentiality, supporting an environment of safety, and demonstrating exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Ability to obtain licensure (LAPC, LMSW, AMFT preferred).
• Understanding of childcare concepts.
• Skilled in providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Ability to relate to clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Solid decision-making ability regarding client safety.
• Dependability and emotional stability.
• Clinical expertise in child development and treatment planning.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive role-modeling to consumers/clients.
• Promote self-esteem and healthy boundaries.
• Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors.
• Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills.
• Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers.
• Provide initial clinical impressions.
• Administer various assessments including Biopsychosocial assessment and Caregiver Strain Assessment.
• Develop and monitor Individualized Recovery and Resiliency Plans (IRRPs).
• Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's needs.
• Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings.
• Collaborate and communicate with other programs.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies.
• Provide therapy for adults, children, and families.
• Manage clinical caseload based on frequency of sessions.
• Provide outpatient services including individual and family counseling.
• Timely documentation of all case activities.
• Maintain detailed case files and documentation.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for travel outside of daily commute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees