Spring Semester Clinical Internship ( CASAC and Art Therapist)

Description of Duties Summary

The Clinical Intern will provide mental health and substance use treatment for youth and their families in an outpatient setting.

Job Responsibilities

* Complete intake documentation and initial assessments

* Provide evidence based mental health interventions for individual, group, crisis intervention, and family sessions as prescribed in the treatment plan

* Collaborate with referral sources and collateral contacts regularly

* Responsible for the maintenance of client records in compliance with OMH, OMIG, and OASAS regulations.

* Complete discharge summaries and coordinate transition planning

* Engage in case consultation with community providers as needed; assess, evaluate, and discuss progress, updates and interventions in the treatment plan where appropriate

* Contact parents and appropriate authorities in case of emergencies

* Secure and link client and family to community-based resources

* Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client and parent/guardian based on assessment and complete treatment plan reviews with the client and parent/guardian

* Seeks clinical supervision to develop competencies and skills in areas of professional development.

* Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and agency cultural activities

Key Competencies

* Strong oral, written and interactive communication skills, a must

* Skilled in effective research tactics

* High level of organizational skills

* Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality

* Willing and able to convey a positive and professional image to both internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled a Bachelors or Master’s level, license eligible Social Work or Counseling program