Outpatient Therapist Intern

Communityhealingcenter; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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 families navigate resources. This is a part-time, hourly non-exempt position under the Clinical Supervisor.

The role offers exposure to a range of mental health services, emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and provides opportunities to grow in understanding the mental health system while collaborating with the outpatient team.

Qualifications

• Refer to Intern Agreement between university and CHC for details.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license, preferred.
• Staff are required to be screened for tuberculosis and understand exposure risks.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and implement CHC diversity, equity, and inclusion values.
• Assist in clinical assessments to determine client mental health needs.
• Help develop and implement services based on client needs and strengths.
• Maintain case documentation and record services accurately for regulators and management.
• Advocate for and coordinate client needs with appropriate agency and community programs.
• Consult with the Clinical Supervisor and team on treatment issues.
• Participate in staffing new referrals and ongoing cases.
• Engage in ongoing staff training and development programs.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts as required by accrediting entities.
• Maintain positive relationships with agency programs and external entities.
• Perform other duties as defined by the Outpatient Services Supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Intern Agreement details

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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.

Community Healing Centers offers employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in working in the field of addiction and recovery, mental health, or childrens services.

Position:Outpatient Therapist Intern

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Job Id:171

# of Openings:1

Outpatient Therapist - INTERN

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 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.

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.

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.

Community Healing Centers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Community Healing Centers is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].