New Freedom Ops

Clinical Intern

Under clinical supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Intern conducts mental health assessments, provides direct mental health services to members, and participates in consultations with clinical personnel in support of the mental health needs of members in the clinical reentry setting. Provides individual and group counseling services to members to emphasize improved clinical needs for a successful reentry. Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments. Consults with member support services personnel in support of the mental health needs of members. Maintains strict confidentiality while providing direct therapy services to members. Completes weekly supervision with Clinical Supervisor per internship agreements. Maintains appropriate data on members to document services received. Completes informal assessments as appropriate, to determine the extent of progress and effectiveness of current services. Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing behavioral health programs. Participates in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance therapy services. Supports and implements the New Freedom's policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives. Submits records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently. Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties. Maintains a data collection system that is organized and updated weekly or as appropriate. In addition, all other duties as assigned.

New Freedom LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable.

Skills

Required: Computer/Technology Literacy Intermediate Behavioral Health Experience Novice

Behaviors

Required: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required: High School or better.

Preferred: Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Experience

Required: Enrollment in a master's degree program in Social Work. Experience – Social Service environment. Knowledge of treatment modalities for substance abuse, mental health, and other co-occurring disorders. Experience in working with substance abuse in a residential and/or intensive outpatient milieu Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of HIPAA PII security requirements Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills required Effectively demonstrates versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Effectively collaborates and works within a team, while also effectively demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work well individually Current Certification CPR/BLS/CPI. Valid AZ driver's license may be required Successful clearance of annual MVR may be required Successful clearance of pre-employment criminal/county/state background check Successful clearance of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing Successful clearance of annual TB PPD testing