Counselor Trainee or Social Work Practicum Internship

Ellie Mental Health - 161; Centerville (IA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible scheduling

Comfortable office space

Work laptop provided

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Counselor Trainee or Social Work Intern in Centerville, Iowa. This role focuses on improving access to quality mental health care while embodying values of authenticity and compassion. Ideal candidates will diagnose clients, maintain treatment plans, and work collaboratively within a dynamic team. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is vital, as is the ability to document services efficiently. Flexible work options are available, and training support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be in an accredited master's degree program working towards an LPC or LSW.
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Comfort working with a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EHR system.

Skills

Document services submission

Boundary modeling with clients

Proficient in Office 365

Education

Master's degree program in LPC or LSW

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling around school and/or work requirements
• Hybrid work opportunities if allowable
• Comfortable, furnished office and inclusive environment
• Training and Development: Supervision to meet your program's expectation with multiple LPCC-S's and LISW-S's on staff, access to training library and live trainings to further clinical skills.
• Work laptop provided
• Administrative, technology, scheduling, and referral support

Position Overview:

As a Counselor Trainee or Social Work Intern at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities Include:

• Diagnose, create and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Maintain clinical documentation in EHR system
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 10 client visits per week
• Actively participate in supervision and ongoing learning opportunities
• Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
• Attend and participate in required clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Candidates are required to have be in an accredited master’s degree program working towards an LPC or LSW
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents within 24 hours
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Proficient in the use of Office 365

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

We recognize that talented individuals may hesitate to apply for a position if they do not meet every listed qualification, particularly women and people of color. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. We value diverse experiences, transferable skills, and potential, and are committed to considering the whole person, not just a checklist of credentials.

Learn more about our company at www.elliementalhealth.com

Flexible work from home options available.