Clinician - Intern

Horizon Health And Wellness; Apache Junction (AZ); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness in Apache Junction, AZ offers a counseling internship focused on mental health and addiction services. The role supports outreach, assessment, case management and accountability for clients, with opportunities to gain practical experience and supervision during the program.

Interns will engage in counseling with individuals, adolescents and families, maintain records, and attend weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or has completed a university program in counseling or a related field.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse backgrounds including culture, age and background.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Respect confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines within mental health field.
• Eligible for Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance.
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care and therapy services to children, adolescents and families in the office and via Zoom.
• Maintain clinical records per HHW procedures.
• Complete internship requirements as outlined by School/University.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and complete evaluations.
• Independently maintain a weekly schedule and complete case documentation timely.
• Coordinate with other medical or mental health providers to provide comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct throughout internship.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Rapport-building

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s in counseling/psychology/social work

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120, Job Shift: Day, Position Description

This description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to include all aspects of the position such as additional duties assigned by Board and the requirement for flexibility in assisting other staff for the Agency’s overall benefit.

Position Summary

Intern will gain practical experience in the area of counseling, behavioral health, addictions and human services. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth in the clients of Horizon Health and Wellness through outreach, assessment, connection, case management and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Engage and deliver quality service including clinical care and therapy services to children, adolescents and families in the office and also remotely (via Zoom).
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with HHW procedures.
• Complete internship requirements as outlined by the School/University.
• Regularly attend/participate in weekly staff meetings
• Complete and submit evaluation forms as assigned
• Independently maintain a weekly schedule
• Openness to learning evidence-based practices.
• Complete all case documentation (treatment plans, progress notes, communications, CPS reports, etc.) in a timely manner according to policy.
• Demonstrate clinical competence by interacting with clients in an ethical, professional manner, and using supervision/group consultation as needed.
• Coordinate with other medical or mental health providers when appropriate in order to provide comprehensive care to clients.
• Maintain compliance with required training.
• Attend one hour of supervision each week. May request additional supervision from their supervisor or other providers in the agency when needed.
• Demonstrate adherence to ethical and legal standards in the mental health field. In addition, interns must also demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or has completed a university based undergraduate or Master’s program in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work or directly related field with a 9 - 12+ month internship
• Ability to join and build rapport with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds including differences in culture, heritage, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class and religion.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Respect the opinions and perspectives of other colleagues
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrate integrity with all clinical tasks
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines within the mental health field
• Desire for personal and professional growth
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners
• Ability to provide direct therapy to individuals, adolescents, and families
• Successful completion of background check.
• Eligible for Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card.

Qualifications Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Mental and Emotional

• Mental and emotional requirements include prioritizing workload, decision-making ability; using sound judgment to field inquiries concerning administrative, clinical, and operational concerns, and the ability to greet and deal effectively with participants, families, staff , and community members.
• Position requires discretion and judgment decisions.

Physical

• Physical requirements include long periods of sitting and ability to bend, lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate a telephone, computer, copier, and other general office equipment.
• Able to operate Agency vehicle.

Primary Contacts - Internal and Public

• In-person, phone and e-mail contact with clinical team, support staff, administrative staff and other programs for coordination for participant services
• In-person, phone and e-mail contact with all levels of agency staff to facilitate communication

Contact with various mental health entities, community mental health programs, hospitals, AHCCCS, Social Security, DES, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other community resources as needed in effort to provide participant with necessary services