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SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Counseling/Mental Health Intern will gain practical work experience in the area of counseling, behavioral health, addictions and social human services. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth in the clients and guests of Lineage Priority Solutions through Outreach, Assessment, Connection, Case Management and Accountability.

 

15 - 20 hrs/wk

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                             

• Assists in client intake process and administer questionnaires  

• Conducts client consultation and collaborates with other agency professionals  

• Writes case notes and client assessments and evaluations  

• Contributes to the development of clients Life development plan (LDP)  

• Supports the Resource Department in scoring, interpreting, and reporting Psychometric assessments  

• Conducts supervision sessions in collaboration with site supervisor  

• Attends appropriate meetings, including staff meetings and other meetings with clinical staff  

• Identifies agency resources, services and systems  

• Completes hosting agency orientation; policies, procedures, meeting staff  

• Prepares for client sessions including reading case notes and any other specific research and evaluation of client problems, etc.

• Participates in small group supervision/seminar preparation; previewing video tapes, and research  

• Maintains client records both written and electronic 

• Coordinates partner agency services and visits  

• Researches best practices for various assignment and projects as assigned by supervisor

 

Number of positions available

 1

 

Requirements

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS  

• Able and willing to establish and conduct healthy relationships that encourage accountability, personal growth and responsibility

• Organized (people and task oriented) and possess strong written, oral and interpersonal communication  

• Understanding of how legislation affects client care  

• Culturally competent and aware Lineage Priority Solutions considers every internship part of the LP mission and a vital and valued part of our team. 

• Good interviewing and listening skills 

• Solid understanding of research and best practices  

• Skilled in intake, case management and discharge policies 

• Ability to use proper approaches with clients including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Model, Solution-Focused Approaches, Emotionally-Focused Approaches, and other Systems approaches 

• Understanding of the unique issues encountered with mental health difficulties

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE  

Previous experience working with or volunteering with people with mental health/behavioral difficulties, recovery, or homeless is desirable (child, adolescent, and/or adult)

• Completion of half of a degree program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields