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Company Description: 

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Intern in an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) setting supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health counseling to the patient population across the organization. This care can be in the form of intake assessments, individual therapy sessions, couple or family sessions, and group therapy. The IBH interns will work under the supervision of licensed mental health providers while obtaining their hours towards licensure. The interns are expected to adhere to the policy and procedure of this clinic, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate a strong sense of openness to learning and flexibility to the need of the patient and the clinic. This role is ideal for those seeking to obtain their post-graduate licensing hours in psychology, marriage and family therapist (MFT), social work (ASW), or counseling (APCC).

Qualifications:

• Must hold a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

• Must be a registered intern with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and in good standing. Must notify supervisor of any disciplinary actions, including suspension or probation.

• Some experience working in a clinical setting with fundamental core skills such as assessment, diagnosing, and implementation of evidence-based practices.

• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license with reliable transportation, a clean driving record and automobile insurance is required with the ability to travel between sites as needed. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative treatment team.

• Experience working in a school or clinic setting is a plus.

• Empathy, professionalism, and a passion for mental health care.

• Familiarity with mental health concepts, interventions, and ethical guidelines.

• Experience or training in cultural sensitivity and working with clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.

• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.

• A can-do attitude and attention to detail, with the ability to organize.

• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.

• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.

• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).

• This is a hybrid position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health counseling in a school setting and/or in our Axis Mental Health Counseling Clinic. May provide several types of counseling services to potentially include individual, group, family, couples, etc.

• Will counsel individual from various cultural, ethnic, financial backgrounds, and will have the opportunity to work with children/teen, adults, and older adults.

• Collaborate and consult with Axis licensed clinicians, medical doctors, case managers and other staff as necessary. Collaborate care with the contacts at the schools and with parents as necessary/directed.

• Comply with the terms outlined in the Axis Intern Agreement and all related policies

• Complete necessary documentation, using an electronic health records system. Ensure charting and documentation is consistent with related laws, regulations, and Axis standards. Documentation includes appropriate Medi-Cal billing and is also overseen by the supervisor.

• Participates in peer review of clients' charts as directed

• Maintain availability for warm handoffs as the need arises.

• Mandatory, weekly participation in one hour of individual supervision, two hours of group supervision, one hour of intern training seminar, and one-hour weekly team meeting with the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) staff.

• Monitor client progress and document case notes accurately.

• Provide crisis intervention support when needed.

• Research and recommend community resources or support programs for clients.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in mental health practice.

• Drive to other sites and locations as needed to perform job duties or support organizational operations.

• Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.

• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.

• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

• Partial educational reimbursement.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Accrued paid time off with each pay period. 

• Employee discount programs.

• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

Connect with Axis:

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required. 

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods. 

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises. 

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity. 

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