Mental Health Therapist Intern - Pennsylvania - Meadowlands at New Directions Mental Health, New Directions Mental Health summary:
The Mental Health Therapist Intern provides culturally sensitive assessments and individual or family therapy under supervision in a clinical outpatient setting. Responsibilities include treatment planning, documentation, crisis and safety plan development, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The role offers a paid internship with supervision and opportunities for full-time employment following graduation.
We are currently adding Therapist Interns to our growing team! As an intern at New Directions Mental Health , you will have the opportunity to directly treat patients in a clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the purview of a supervisor:
- Conduct Culturally Sensitive, strength-based assessments for new patients and families
- Provide individual and family therapy to patients based on identified needs
- Complete billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms within specified time frames
- Develop crisis plans, safety plans (when needed), relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans to support the maintenance of stable functioning
- Create a discharge plan
- Adhere to all current federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, as well as NDMH policies and procedures
- Participate in case consultation and agency meetings
- Complete all mandatory training
Qualifications:
- In your final year of a Master of Social Work, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, or a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Has a strong interest in clinical outpatient mental health services
Explore the Advantages of Joining Our Team:
- Paid internship
- Provided with supervision and additional support
- Opportunities to become full time employee’s post-graduation
Transformations Care Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Keywords: mental health therapy, clinical assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, crisis intervention, outpatient mental health, insurance documentation, supervised internship, behavioral health counseling