Therapy Intern - Supervised, Impactful Client Support

Acadia Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Purpose Statement

Perform supervised individual, group and family therapy, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach.

Essential Functions

• Assist clinicians in developing and implementing treatment plans with measurable goals based on patient’s clinical assessments and face-to-face interviews.
• Assist with regular patient reviews and analysis of patient’s progress or setbacks, and make recommendations to support successful transitions.
• Complete clinical documentation under the guidance of a licensed clinician.
• Advanced students may have the opportunity to work with patients doing assessments, crisis interventions, and create/run their own groups.
• Minimum time commitment is as required by the intern/student to fulfill educational requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• Must be a PPC or MSW student from an accredited master’s program. We do not supervise MFTs at this time.
• Currently eligible for supervision leading to LCSW, LPC, or LCPC.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Licenses, Designations, and Certifications

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.