Position Description

Behavioral Health Non-Paid Practicum Intern

Position Under the Clinical Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Intern Therapist will be responsible for observing and participating in clinical services to a wide range of individuals struggling with mental health, substance use and behavioral issues, both in the Trivium Life Services program and the community.

Essential Duties

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:

• Complete required hours and program requirements as outlined in agreement for your university program and report to work as scheduled.
• Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as Trivium Life Services Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Achieved competencies and skills to provide therapy sessions to individuals and groups.
• Observe and participate in client-focused service and treatment plans in accordance to company policies and procedures.
• Observes and participates in the development of initial treatment plans and the updating of treatment plans to include clinical interventions/objectives/goals that are observable and measurable.
• Observes and assists in coordinating resources and referrals with community partners to assist client in obtaining basic needs and other case management goals.
• Proven ability to make professional and ethical decisions.
• Attends staff/supervision/agency meetings and training as required.
• Maintains all training requirements for Trivium Life Services.
• Maintain open communication channels and keep leadership aware of client and/or staff support needs.
• Makes recommendations for program improvements.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships and communicate with clients, family members, and staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity.
• Ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a professional team.
• Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process - thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve.
• Ability to uphold professional Code of Ethics and maintain appropriate boundaries when working with clients and peers.
• Effective oral/written communication, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools as well as exhibit an ability to learn and utilize electronic health record (EHR) system effectively.

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Behavioral Health Intern Therapist's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the essential functions of the position.

While performing the responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Practicum Intern's job, the employee is required to talk and hear and be fluent in the English language. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and may kneel or crouch. The vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The intern will always be under supervision of an on-site licensed clinician.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be a student in good standing with a school practicum/internship program
• Pursuing a degree in human related field
• Basic personal computer skills required, experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Results of drug test, criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet Trivium Life Services standards.