Position
The Behavioral Health Intern will gain hands-on, real-world experience in working within the Behavioral Health field. Through our non-paid personal and professional development training, learn the different departments and services, as well as having the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others.
Under the Clinical Supervisor, provide case management services to a wide range of individuals struggling with mental health, substance use and behavioral issues, both in the Trivium program and the community.
Essential Duties
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:
With clinical supervision and support, will observe and/or manage a caseload of clients to include but not limited to: assessment, treatment planning, individual counseling, communication with family, and working with treatment team to coordinate care.
Maintain all client documentation in the electronic medical record as applicable within an established timeframe.
Collaborate with treatment team members to coordinate community resources and referrals and provide treatment recommendations to clients and families.
Observe and/or complete client-focused Service Plans in accordance to company policies and procedures.
Attends staff/supervision/agency meetings and trainings as required.
Maintain open communication channels and keep treatment team and leadership aware of client and/or staff support needs.
Contribute to developing an ongoing resource database and networking with community partners to build relationships while representing Trivium Life Services.
Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as Trivium Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
May perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate care, provide recommendations and problem solve as needed.
Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
Ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position
Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a professional team
Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process - thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve
Ability to uphold professional Code of Ethics and maintain appropriate boundaries when working with clients and peers.
Effective oral/written communication, organizational skills, and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools as well as exhibit an ability to learn and utilize electronic health record (EHR) system effectively.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the described essential functions of this position.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and may kneel or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Working Conditions
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
The intern will always be under supervision of an on-site licensed clinician
Requirements/Qualifications
Must be a student in good standing with a Bachelor's/graduate school internship program or other mental health credentialing program working towards completion.
Complete required hours and program requirements as outlined in agreement for non-paid internship. Must report to TriviumLife Services as scheduled.
Pursuing a Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
Basic personal computer skills required, experience with Microsoft Office software
Results of drug test, criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet Trivium's standards
Confidentiality Statement
I acknowledge and understand that I may have access to confidential information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), regarding employees, clients, or the public. In addition, I acknowledge and understand that I may have access to proprietary or other confidential information or business information belonging to Trivium Life Services. Therefore, except as required or permitted by law, I agree that I will not:
Access or attempt to access data that is unrelated to my job duties at Trivium Life Services.
Access or attempt to access Protected Health Information (PHI) beyond my stated authorized HIPAA access level.
Use or disclose to any other person, or allow any other person access to, any information related to facility that is proprietary or confidential and/or pertains to employees, students, clients, or the public. Use or disclosure of information includes, but is not limited to, verbal discussions, FAX transmissions, electronic mail messages, voice mail communication, written documentation, loaning computer access codes, and/or another transmission or sharing of data.
Use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for use in violation of HIPAA regulations.
I understand that Trivium Life Services and its employees, clients, or others may suffer irreparable harm by use or disclosure of proprietary or confidential information and that facility may seek legal remedies available to it should such use, or disclosure occur. Further, I understand that violations of this agreement may result in disciplinary action, up to and including, termination of my employment.
Statement of Understanding
I have read and understand the above position description. I assert that I can perform all essential job functions, meet the physical requirements of this position, perform satisfactorily in the stated working conditions, and satisfy the expectation for regular attendance.