This internship provides opportunities for developing skills in both individual and group therapy. Outpatient services has a DBT program which interns can participate in if their schedule allows. Individual supervision occurs weekly in addition to group supervision every other week. We provide special trainings throughout the year, including a training series focused on trauma-informed care.  Thursdays are required days as that is when our group supervision for interns occurs. A collaborative and holistic approach to client care is emphasized. 

• Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness 
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans with the input of the client and their team, which includes providers and natural supports. Collaborate with members of the client’s team to ensure quality of treatment and coordination of care 
• Serve as an advocate for clients, linking them to needed community services; assess client’s personal, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for linkage and treatment course 
• Provide strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical services to adults with mental health diagnoses and co-occurring substance abuse disorders 
• Maintain documentation and chart in compliance with Medicaid, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF), and agency standards 
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned 
• Active and thoughtful participation in individual and group supervisions, as well as trainings 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required 
• Must be in good standing with academic program and meet requirements for second year placement