Therapist Intern

summitbhc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Tucson in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Therapist Intern to work with the Social Services Department, supporting clinicians in delivering clinical services to clients and families as required by educational requirements.

The role offers hands-on exposure to group therapies (trauma, break work, equine therapy, 12-step) and potential opportunities with psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions as you advance toward your Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work or related counseling field.
• Experience assisting clinicians in clinical services preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting trauma process groups, break work sessions, equine therapy, and 12-step groups.
• Work with clients on psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions.
• Identify problems and design interventions to aid community reintegration.
• Conduct family therapy sessions.
• Maintain contact with referral sources and providers.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning.

Skills

Group therapy support

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related counseling field

Job description

Therapist Intern | Cottonwood Tucson | Tucson, Arizona

About the Job:

The Therapist Intern works closely with Social Services Department staff and assists in providing clinical services to clients and their families as required by the intern's educational requirements

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists clinicians in conducting various group therapies, including but not limited to trauma process groups, break work sessions, equine therapy and 12-step group.
• Advanced students may have the opportunity to work with clients doing psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions and create/run their own groups.
• Identifies problems and creates interventions to facilitate client's transition back into the community.
• Conducts family therapy sessions.
• Maintains routine contact with referral sources and providers.
• Coordinates discharge and aftercare planning.

Working towards a Master's Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited Master's program required.

Why Cottonwood Tucson?

Cottonwood Tucson offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Cottonwood Tucson is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.