Mental Health Therapist Intern

Job description

Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders. - Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices. - Performs crisis interventions as needed. - Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, family members as needed, to engage patient in care. - Provides liaison between clinical team, clinical leadership, and other professionals involved in the patient’s care. - Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans. - Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards. - Performs all other duties as assigned. - Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues. - Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment. - Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Strong organization and time management skills.