The Center for Great Expectations · 18 hours ago
Clinical Intern - Residential Programs
Somerset, NJ
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Center for Great Expectations is seeking a Clinical Intern for their Residential Programs. The Clinical Intern will provide case management services and trauma-focused therapeutic interventions to support pregnant and/or parenting residents, working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization
Continually participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts
Be of good character and reputation; sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to satisfactorily perform her or his job duties
Actively participate in safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting client safety as well as environmental safety
Accomplish individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on prior performance evaluation
Comply with HIPAA guidelines regarding client rights and confidentiality
Comply with documentation and training set forth by Human Resources
Actively participate in CGE's clinical research efforts by ensuring accurate and timely reporting for all assessments and evaluations
Provide case management services to clients for services including but not limited to: educational and vocational pursuits, legal issues, recovery support, life skills (e.g. resume writing, budgeting, etc.), and accessing housing, social services and other community resources in conjunction with the clinical team
Complete case management documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner. Observe and/or co-facilitate individual, family and group sessions, assessments, treatment plans, and/or other clinical duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor
Facilitate didactic, open process, and psychoeducation groups
With the support of a licensed clinician, conduct Early Relational Health relationship-based assessments of assigned residential parent/child dyads (ages 0-5) to lead to diagnostic impression, case conceptualization, individualized treatment plans, and recommendations for the development of early relational health interventions
Provide dyadic and group treatment interventions, as indicated, appropriate for parents and children with relational/attachment problems in residential programs
Provide family sessions as appropriate to client progress and indicated by treatment plan
Ensure accurate and timely documentation relevant to child monitoring and feeding, according to program requirements. Communicate relevant information to necessary staff for follow-up interventions
Provide timely documentation for all clinical assessments, individual, dyadic and group sessions, treatment goal development and progress, collateral communication, crisis intervention, and contribute to discharge summaries and communication to external stakeholders
Assist residents with parenting in community settings as appropriate
Prepare residents for appropriate discharge upon completion of the program and make referrals for ongoing parental support as needed
Address immediate parenting concerns and highlight strengths as they arise
Assist with the collection and documentation of urine drug screens
Provide proper crisis management/intervention as needed and notify supervisor as soon as practical
Exercise independent judgment when observing and assessing a client’s current functioning
Respond to clients in an attuned and effective manner, employing CGE’s protocols and procedures as appropriate to presenting situation
Make appropriate judgments with respect to life threatening circumstances and take appropriate action
Participate in program evaluation and ongoing quality improvement efforts
Prepare and deliver oral and written reports to staff and appropriate professional agencies as indicated
Continually participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts
Participate in CGE staff meetings and trainings as requested
Maintain records as required by organizational policies and regulatory and accrediting agencies
Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain a high level of care and respect for, and communication with clients
Work in a consistently professional manner at all times, which includes, but is not limited to, treating all residents, staff, guests, and volunteers with dignity and respect
Remain flexible and available for day and evening hours
Perform other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Pursuing MA degree in human services, social work, psychology, or another related field
Clean driving record with ability to comfortably drive and maintain various sized vehicles
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with friendly and professional demeanor
Ability to be flexible to the daily changing needs within the community and to handle obstacles with compassion and resolve
Preferred
Licensure eligibility or LCADC/CADC preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking a plus
Company
The Center for Great Expectations
CGE is the only substance use and mental health provider in New Jersey offering trauma-informed, evidence-based care to mothers, pregnant women and adolescents in a safe place to stay with their children up to age 5.
Founded in 1998
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase