Unpaid Intern Master's Level

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Intake
* Gather and review intake information including, but not limited to: screenings, assessments, and developing treatment plans
* Determine level of care based on assessment data (e.g., individual, couple, family, extra familial resources).
* Explain practice setting rules, fees, rights, and responsibilities of each party, including privacy, confidentiality policies, and duty to care to client or legal guardian.
* Obtain consent for treatment from all responsible persons.
* Establish appropriate and productive therapeutic alliances with the client(s).
* Develop a workable therapeutic contract/plan with client(s).
* Identify referral resources and other stakeholders or those involved in the clients' care and set the therapeutic foundation for future collaboration.
* Evaluate case for appropriateness for treatment within professional scope of practice and competence.
* Take actions regarding any legal requirements and limitations for working with vulnerable populations (e.g., minors).

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
* Assess each clients' engagement or motivation in the change process and plan treatment accordingly.
* Administer and interpret results of assessment instruments.
* Screen and assess for substance abuse, serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
* Screen and assess for trauma, i.e., child abuse, elder maltreatment, domestic violence, physical violence, etc.
* Assess for resource acquisition needs, linkages or referrals.
* Obtain a relevant and accurate family & biopsychosocial history to understand the full context of the clients' needs.
* Identify clients' strengths, resilience, and resources.
* Assess client problems systemically and contextually and make accurate diagnosis.
* Communicate diagnostic information so clients understand its relationship to treatment goals and outcomes.

Comprehensive Care Planning (Treatment Planning) and Case Management
* Using a collaborative client driven process, develop measurable outcomes, treatment goals, treatment plans, and after-care plans (when appropriate).
* Work collaboratively with other treatment providers and family members, when possible.
* Identify treatment goals and plan interventions that are most likely to benefit clients for presenting clinical problem or diagnosis.
* Prioritize treatment goals and objectives with client.
* Develop a clear plan of how sessions will be conducted.
* Develop termination and aftercare plans.
* Evaluate progress of sessions toward treatment goals and modify plans accordingly.
* Advocate for clients in obtaining quality care and acquiring appropriate internal or external resources.

Therapeutic Interventions
* Utilize a variety of evidence-based and best practice treatment interventions that fall within accepted professional practices of FCS.
* Facilitate therapeutic involvement of all necessary participants in treatment, as appropriate.
* Structure treatment to meet clients' needs and to facilitate systemic change.
* Use effective interviewing techniques and strategies.
* Deliver interventions that are: consistent and congruent with chosen model of treatment and theory of change, developmentally appropriate and culturally appropriate, sensitive to special needs of clients (e.g., gender, age, socioeconomic status, culture/race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, personal history, larger systems issues of the client), effective and connected to the treatment plan goals, modified when necessary.
* Assist client in obtaining quality care and acquiring appropriate internal and external resources.
* Manage progression of therapy toward treatment goals.
* Facilitate clients developing and integrating solutions to problems.
* Solicit clients' feedback and responses to interventions throughout the therapeutic process.
* Manage risks, crises and emergencies and defuse intense and chaotic situations.
* Effectively assess for suicide and homicide, and develop, maintain and update a safety plan for clients who present with potential self-harm, suicide, abuse, or
violence.
* Move to constructive termination when treatment goals have been accomplished
* Evaluate treatment outcomes as treatment progresses using agency approved outcome tools and instruments.

Legal Issues, Ethics, Standards, Supervision and Continuing Education
* Monitor issues related to ethics, laws, regulations, and professional standards.
* Adhere to all professional, legal and ethical standards.
* Seek supervisory consultation and take appropriate action when ethical and legal dilemmas emerge.
* Practice competence and internal credentialing within defined scope of practice.
* Seek supervision as needed and required program
* Monitor personal issues and problems to ensure they do not impact the therapy process adversely or create vulnerability for misconduct.
* Obtain knowledge of advances and theory regarding effective clinical practice.
* Utilize evidence based treatment, research, and program evaluation methodologies relevant to mental health services.
* Appropriately utilize clinical supervision, case consultation, live supervision and in-service training in the service of managing cases and increasing clinical
knowledge and skills.
* Assume personal responsibility for continued professional growth and development.

Documentation, Billing, Caseload, Productivity
* Within required timeframes, effectively complete assessments, treatment plans and other documentation.
* Within required timeframes, effectively complete and submit all documents for billing.
* Effectively learn and utilize agency's electronic health record.
* Document assessment, treatment/service plans, treatment goals, case management, progress notes, interventions, case closing, follow-up and case
evaluation according to agency record keeping policies and procedures, and as required by Medicaid, other third party payers and grant and contract sources.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
* Must be enrolled in a clinical masters program and eligible for licensure supervision (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, etc) upon graduation.

EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy. Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
* Trauma Informed
* Co-Occurring Capable
* Recovery Oriented
* Culturally Competent

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS:
1. Additional assignments are assumed willingly.
2. Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences in all interactions.
3. Adheres to agency policies and procedures and supports agency mission and values.
4. Completes all required paperwork and reports accurately in a timely manner.
5. Meets established performance/productivity standards as determined by program and agency
leadership.
6. Practices accountability, confidentiality, and strong ethical standards.
7. Demonstrates integrity as evidenced by honesty, trustworthiness, respect for self and others,
sincerity, and valuing diversity.
8. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or
professionals.
9. Utilizes agency technology and attends training on updates and/or new applications.
10. Exhibits responsibility through good attendance, effective time management, dependability, self discipline,
flexibility, and working independently.
11. Promotes team building through encouragement, support, shared decision-making, and the seeking
of synergistic results.
12. Utilizes supervision appropriately and willingly participates in training, demonstrating a desire for
learning and professional development.
13. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
14. Partners with and openly communicates and collaborates with department associates, program
managers, and other staff associates
15. Demonstrates excellent customer service both internal and external
16. Openly supports departmental and organizational changes.
17. Participates in identifying continuous improvement areas within department or agency and presents
possible solutions.
18. Consistently produces quality work.
19. Utilizes necessary knowledge and skills to perform the job, keeping current with new and best
practices.
20. Attends and participates in required department and agency meetings and trainings

OTHER INFORMATION
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the "safety-sensitive" classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family &
Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.