Outpatient Therapist Intern — Start Making Impact

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

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.