Masters Level Treatment Intern (56171)

YSS; Cambridge (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

YSS Treatment Internship at Ember Recovery Campus in Cambridge, IA offers hands-on experience in behavioral health services for youth and families. You will work under supervision to apply classroom knowledge to real-world practice, gaining skills in assessments, treatment plans, and trauma-informed care.

As an intern, you will contribute to computer-based documentation, coordinate with supervisors, and participate in a learning-focused environment that supports school credit and flexible

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or progress toward degree.
• Strong communicator with excellent observational, listening, verbal, and writing skills; fluent in English.
• Knowledge of issues facing at-risk youth and their families.
• Professional, maintains confidentiality and boundaries.
• Self-motivated with time management.
• Collaborative and team-based approach to treatment.
• Compassionate and able to relate to diverse populations.
• Computer literate: MS Word, Outlook, and data entry.
• Valid, state-issued driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and treatment plans.
• Utilize multiple treatment modalities with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Provide trauma-informed treatment and crisis resolution.
• Perform professional, real-world, field work.
• Use electronic medical records systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Observational skills

Listening skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fluent English

Self-motivation

Time management

Collaborative

Compassionate

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ember Recovery Campus - Cambridge, IA 50046Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: MastersTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Internships

YSS Treatment Interns have the opportunity to work with a diverse and committed team while gaining valuable experience in both independent and collaborative work. YSS staff are passionate about serving others and making a difference in the communities and lives of the youth and families we serve and are ready to provide a quality learning experience. Each Intern has an identified supervisor, and numerous colleagues, who provides feedback, guidance, assistance, and support. Supervision is focused on integrating classroom knowledge with authentic application in a professional work setting, putting theory into daily practice.

Upon completion you will be proficient in :

• completing assessments and treatment plans.
• utilizing multiple treatment modalities with children, adolescents, and adults.
• providing trauma informed treatment and crisis resolution
• performing professional, real-world, field work.
• using electronic medical records systems.

As a YSS Intern, you will have a remarkable impact on the community while gaining valuable experience to build your resume, extend your professional network and jump start your career. We offer flexible scheduling, a casual dress code, fun coworkers, and are generally able to accommodate school credit requirements. Having worked directly with YSS clients and experienced professionals in the field of behavioral health, you will be prepared to obtain employment in a variety of settings; maybe even a full-time role at YSS

QualificationsRequired Education, Knowledge, Experience, or Skills

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Master’s degree in progress.
• Strong communicator - possessing excellent observational, listening, verbal, and writing skills and fluency in English.
• Knowledgeable – possesses general understanding of the issues facing at-risk youth and their families.
• Professional – maintains confidentiality and establishes appropriate boundaries.
• Self-motivated – takes initiative and effectively manages one’s own time and work.
• Collaborative – recognizes the needs of diverse stakeholders and exhibits a positive, team-based approach to treatment and working with clients
• Compassionate – patient and empathetic with the ability to relate to diverse populations.
• Computer literate – familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and data entry.
• A valid, state-issued driver's license is required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Experience, or Skills

• Proficient with the majority of Microsoft Office applications and basic database use.
• Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
• History of working with youth and families.
• Curious and eager to learn.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Collaborative – recognizes the needs of diverse stakeholders and exhibits a positive, team-based approach to treatment and working with clients.
• Compassionate – patient and empathetic with the ability to relate to diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage youth and establish rapport in creative ways.
• Seeks out opportunities for growth and professional development.