Location
Smeltertown, Colorado
The Clinical Intern conducts individual and group therapy sessions while completing diagnostic assessments and treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in multi-disciplinary treatment teams under supervision.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master's program in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work in a high-stress healthcare environment are required.
Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use computer and standard business software. Knowledge of the effects of medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments. Ability to maintain confidentiality, understand, and comply with professional ethics and standards. Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to work within a team. Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors. Ability to work in a busy, high-stress environment. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. Ability to interpret rules and regulations, and read and understand client records. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with all constituents. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality. Education or Formal Training: Enrolled in Master’s program in related field. Experience This is an unpaid internship program; intern is volunteering time in order to gain experience and to receive the benefits of supervision toward education/licensure. Number of clinical hours will vary depending on the requirements of each program and the clinical needs of agency. Working Conditions and Other
Working Environment: This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset. Physical Activities: These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure. Required possession of a valid state driver's license. Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
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