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San Diego Youth Services · 1 month ago

Masters Level Clinical Intern/Trainee

San Diego,CA,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

San Diego Youth Services is seeking a Masters Level Clinical Intern/Trainee to support their quality management department. The intern will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and various administrative duties while adhering to the practicum learning agreement with their university.

ChildrenHealth CareNon ProfitSocialYoung Adults

Responsibilities

Accountable to Program Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Supervisors

Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, group, case management, training, resource development, and administrative duties as assigned in coordination with university curriculum outlined in practicum learning agreement

Responsible for producing and maintaining timely program-specific documentation and internship assignments within deadlines

Responsible for scheduling and planning for individual and group supervision

Responsible for completing and maintaining up-to-date timesheets and monthly reports

Develop, implement, and evaluate a trauma-informed, integrated treatment approach with youth and families with cooccurring psychiatric and substance disorders that adheres to and upholds the rigorous standards of San Diego Youth Services as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality

Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service partner protected health information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable regulations and laws, including HIPAA

Complete documentation in an electronic health record as appropriate

Participate in agency orientation and continuing training requirements, treatment team and staff meetings

Maintain professional demeanor and boundaries with service partners, parents, families, staff, and community partners

Schedule, prepare, and participate in a minimum of one hour of regular, weekly, one-to-one supervision with clinical supervisor, field instructor and/or Program Manager and two hours of regular, weekly group supervision with Clinical Supervisor

Complete intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments including risk assessment, mental status examination, safety and trauma assessments, substance abuse assessments, DSM-5 diagnosis, treatment planning, and case conceptualization

Develop and practice basic and advanced intervention skills with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups with supervision and training

Develop basic crisis intervention skills and be able to create and carry out a safety plan with support

Follow through with risk assessments, safety planning, and mandated reporting with support

Develop and practice basic and advanced psychoeducation and training skills with support

Conduct outreach to the community to enroll youth and families in appropriate services

Assist Service Partners/families with accessing available community resources as needed

Create and maintain timely and professional documentation specific to interventions

Develop and maintain a plan to address intrapersonal and interpersonal issues particularly those concerning legal and ethical standards of the agency and the specific profession

Qualification

Trauma-informed carePsychoeducation skillsRisk assessmentBilingualEffective communicationCultural sensitivityFriendly demeanorLeadershipPositive attitude

Required

Working toward Master's, doctorate, or other advanced degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field and eligible for internship or practicum

Must possess Bachelor's degree and experience in the provision of social services

Must be able to seek consultation and supervision while working both autonomously and in multi-disciplinary teams

Effective communication and leadership required

Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity

Must be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care

Must have a valid California driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle

Must be willing to use personal vehicle to drive to assignments, and occasionally transport clients with agency vehicle if permitted by University

Friendly demeanor and positive attitude are a necessity

Internship offer is contingent on clearances which include fingerprinting, background checks, driving record and drug testing