Description

Counseling Intern (Unpaid)

Classification: Non-exempt
Reports to: Clinic Director/ Clinical Supervisor

Date: December 2024

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

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Summary/Objective

Provide and coordinate clinical services, under the supervision of assigned, licensed clinical staff, throughout the course of an individual’s treatment. Ensure treatment practices are in accordance with practice standards, are appropriate to client needs and in compliance with agency standards. Professionalism, ethical conduct and active participation with colleagues is essential and includes treatment coordination between other VOANR staff and community providers

Essential Functions

• All interns must agree to weekly supervision (required hours as arranged between interns/on-site clinical supervisor/internship instructor or intern coordinator) with an approved, licensed on-site clinical supervisor.
• Master’s level interns will be available to receive referrals for services as approved by their clinical supervisor based upon level of intern competency and client acuity.
• Interns will refer inappropriate referrals to appropriate VOANR/community service provider(s).
• Master’s level interns will conduct intake assessments, complete required documentation and develop initial Treatment Plans with new patients. It is assumed that all these activities will be supervised initially, and interns will become increasingly independent in the provision of these services as competency and comfort develop.
• Master’s level interns will provide individual, marital, family, group and rehabilitative services as appropriate to client needs and intern competencies.
• Interns will make appropriate referrals as needed during the course of treatment.
• Interns will develop and maintain positive working relationships with other community providers.
• Interns will coordinate with other VOANR staff and other community providers in providing joint treatment as reflected in the treatment plan.
• Interns will prepare needed reports of treatment as requested.
• Interns will maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation. Provides follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Expeditiously discharges inactive clients.
• Interns will assist their clinical supervisors in providing program and case consultation and education services internally, and to other community groups and individuals as appropriate to the interns training needs.
• Interns will participate in agency program development activities.
• Interns will attend team meetings, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations and their clinical training.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical supervisor or internship coordinator.

Competencies

• Proficient with MS Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with standard office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones .

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or stooping as necessary.

Travel

Limited travel is required for this position.

Required Education, Experience or Eligibility Qualifications

For Master’s level internships, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in an internship/clinical class.

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.

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