Mental Health Therapist Intern

Reachcs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Ohio is seeking a Counselor Trainee to deliver counseling services to children and adults. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must be enrolled in a master's program and registered for a practicum. This position provides a supportive work environment focused on clients' emotional and mental growth. Competitive opportunities for professional development are also offered.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a master's level program and registered in a practicum or internship course.
• Must apply for Counselor Trainee status through the Ohio Counselor Board.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 mental health diagnoses required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care counseling to clients under supervision.
• Conduct intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical knowledge.

Skills

Child and family development knowledge

Counseling techniques

Solution-focused treatment techniques

Teamwork

Good written and verbal skills

Education

Enrolled in a master's level program

Registered in a practicum or internship course

Proof of liability insurance

Job description

Positions available at the following locations: Elyria, Westlake, Westpark, Akron, and Ravenna This position is responsible for providing direct care counseling to children, adolescents, and/or adults through guidance and instruction to foster emotional, social, and mental growth of clients through therapeutic intervention and positive role modeling. This will be done under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Duties will include contact and meetings with parents/guardians of clients who have been referred for mental health services for purposes of intake, mental health assessment, and mental health counseling as recommended, consulting with staff regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Comply withall Agency policies and procedures including CARF.
• Maintainconfidential records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Conduct intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations under supervision
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help themto developinsight into themselves and their relationships.
• Guide clientsinthe development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Prepare andmaintainall required treatment records and reports in the requiredtimeframe.
• Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions,to assistin overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Collect information about clients throughinterview,observation, and assessment tools.Act as client advocatesin order tocoordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
• Meet with families, probation officers, and other interested partiesin order toexchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or tospecialistsas necessary.
• Counsel family membersto assistthem in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards definedobjectives.
• Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, and social activities for clients.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as neededonorder tocomply withchanges in clients’ status.
• Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, andestablishingand maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of counseling, social work and marriage and family therapy in Ohio.
• Discuss with individualpatientstheir plans for life after leaving therapy.
• Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Monitor clients’ use of medications.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolledin amaster'slevel program andbe registeredin a practicum or internship course.
• Must apply through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage & Family Therapist Board for Counselor Trainee status
• Must be able to show proof of liability insurance
• Knowledge of child and family development, individual/group/family counseling techniques, solution-focused, short-term treatment techniques, and mental health diagnoses (DSM-5).
• Knowledge and understanding of special education labels used on Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal skills.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily at REACH Main Office and school-based settings.