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Mental Health Therapist Intern - PA

New Directions Mental Health, New Directions Mental Health

New Kensington, PA
4 days ago
Paid internship

Job Description

Join New Directions Mental Health as a Mental Health Therapist Intern and gain hands-on experience treating patients in a clinical setting. You will conduct assessments, provide therapy, and create treatment plans under supervision, all while benefiting from a supportive environment that fosters your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new patients and families
  • Provide individual and family therapy based on identified needs
  • Complete billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms
  • Develop crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans
  • Create a discharge plan
  • Adhere to federal and state laws and NDMH policies
  • Participate in case consultation and agency meetings
  • Complete all mandatory training

Required Qualifications

  • Final year of a Master of Social Work
  • Master’s in Mental Health Counseling
  • Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Strong interest in clinical outpatient mental health services

Benefits & Perks

Paid internshipSupervision and additional support providedOpportunities for full-time employment post-graduation