Clinical Therapist (BBS Registered) Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you seeking a dynamic employer to assist with clinical hours towards licensure? Come join the Silence Aloud team and gain valuable and rewarding experience serving youth and families under the supervision of our licensed clinician. We understand that the demands of your education can be intense therefore we offer flexible schedules.

Qualifications: Must be BBS registered intern (AMFT, APCC, ASW or LPCC). Prefer experience in Medi-Cal insurance requirements and documentation. Counseling experience in a residential setting and knowledge of group process and interaction preferred; a working knowledge of treatment concepts in working with children/youth with severe mental health disorders.

Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and execution of a sound treatment program which will facilitate the development and growth of the residents by meeting their physical, emotional, educational and vocational needs.

Duties: Provides comprehensive, evidenced based, trauma informed therapeutic mental health treatment services for youth meeting Medi-cal criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services including (individual, group, rehab counseling, collateral, Intensive Care Coordination, etc.) Conducts individual and group therapy using evidenced based practices. Conducts In-Service staff trainings. Responsible for all Medi-Cal required documentation and client medical charts. Act as a resource for staff on issues related to treatment of residents. Creates treatment plans, updates treatments plans as needed or within established timelines. Working within the Child and Family Team (CFT) to ensure that plans from any of the system partners are integrated to comprehensively address the identified goals and objectives and that the activities of all parties involved with the service to the child/youth and/or family, are coordinated to support and ensure successful and enduring change.

Roles: Reports to Clinical Director. Takes direction from psychiatrist.

Hours: Part time, negotiable schedule including evenings and weekends (if desired)

Compensation: $25 - $28 per hour