Outpatient Therapist Intern

Community Healing Centers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Healing Centers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Outpatient Therapist Intern to support outpatient services, assist in assessments, and help clients access resources.

The role focuses on understanding the Mental Health System, collaboration with the team, and growth under supervision. This internship is part-time, hourly, non-exempt, reporting to the Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Refer to Intern Agreement between university and CHC for details.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license, preferred.
• Influenza and Covid-19 vaccines, required.
• Tuberculosis screening required.

Responsibilities

• Embrace, support, and implement Community Healing Centers’ vision and values related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Assist in performing clinical assessments to determine mental health needs of clients and their families.
• Assist in developing and implementing services built upon client needs and strengths.
• Maintain required case documentation and record delivered services in an accurate and timely manner as required by regulating entities, third-party payers, and management.
• Advocate for, link, and coordinate client needs with appropriate agency and community program involvement.
• Consult as necessary with Adult Outpatient Clinical Supervisor, and other team members for input into treatment issues.
• Participate in staffing new referrals and ongoing cases.
• Participate in ongoing staff training and development programs.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts as defined by accrediting or regulating entities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all agency programs and staff and with outside entities and staff.
• Perform other duties as defined by Outpatient Services Supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stress management

Computer skills

Job description

Outpatient Therapist - INTERN

Location: Kalamazoo, MI, 49008

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Classification: Part-time, hourly non-exempt

About Community Healing Centers

Inclusivity is a core value of Community Healing Centers. We believe that the healing environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to help treat those we serve.

Job Summary

Support Outpatient Services Staff in their roles by assisting in administration of services and assessments. Support clients and their families in navigating and accessing community resources. Grow in understanding of the Mental Health System and the varying roles played by different members of the Outpatient Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Embrace, support, and implement Community Healing Center’s vision and values related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.


• Assist in performing clinical assessments to determine mental health needs of clients and their families.


• Assist in developing and implementing services built upon client needs and strengths.


• Maintain required case documentation and record delivered services in an accurate and timely manner as required by regulating entities, third-party payers, and management.


• Advocate for, link, and coordinate client needs with appropriate agency and community program involvement.


• Consult as necessary with Adult Outpatient Clinical Supervisor, and other team members for input into treatment issues.


• Participate in staffing new referrals and ongoing cases.


• Participate in ongoing staff training and development programs.


• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts as defined by accrediting or regulating entities.


• Maintain positive working relationships with all agency programs and staff and with outside entities and staff.


• Perform other duties as defined by Outpatient Services Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Refer to Intern Agreement between university and CHC for details.


• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license, preferred.


• Community environments are often at high risk for tuberculosis exposure; all staff are required to be screened for tuberculosis and understand that they may be exposed to tuberculosis.


• Influenza and Covid-19 vaccines, required.

Skills / Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a member of a team.


• Ability to establish effective relationships with community/agency representatives.


• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to operate computer equipment.


• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, programs, and services as they relate to the provision of services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or mental or physical disability in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. Community Healing Centers is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to treating clients in an inclusive, pluralistic environment.