Masters Level Intern

Catholic Charities • Hartford, CT

9h

About The Position

Catholic Charities school-based clinical program is looking for a second year intern to learn and gain experience within our Community Schools model. The individual is expected to embrace the co-occurring treatment philosophy which integrates a strength-based, child/family-centered, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented philosophy. The intern will have an opportunity to develop and strengthen clinical skills in the following areas: child/family assessment, treatment planning, treatment using evidence-based interventions, and discharge planning. The ideal intern has some experience or interest in working with school-age children and families, and/or familiarity with educational systems/settings. The ideal intern is passionate about trauma-informed modalities. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) are strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Masters of Social Work (MSW) program (seeking second year placement) that prepares students to perform clinical duties in accordance with licensing, certification and accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• The candidate will preferably have experience with children and families and/or with education settings.
• The ideal intern is passionate about trauma-informed modalities.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, provide clinical services to school-based clients.
• Learn to successfully engage student and families in services as demonstrated by client treatment completion rates, increased client functioning and client completion of treatment plan objectives.
• Learn to formulate psychosocial evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in consultation with supervisor.
• Demonstrate an increasing comprehension of the dynamics of human behavior, family systems, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and appropriate intervention techniques.
• Learn to evaluate using standardized assessment tools, such as OHIOS, PHQ-9A, GAIN-SS, and SBIRT.
• Learn to provide evidence based practices, such as CBT, MI, etc.
• Learn to carry out appropriate treatment plans, according to best practice standards, and evaluate the progress throughout treatment and at termination.
• Under close supervision, provide assessment and treatment through individual, family and group treatment modalities.
• Adhere to professional ethical and behavioral standards of conduct to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client.
• Work collaboratively with school staff on behalf of assigned students.
• Record case activity within required timeframes according to agency procedures and requirements.
• Understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing supervision, consultation, staff meetings, and appropriate training.
• Maintain status as active student at an accredited school in a human services related education program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern