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Odyssey House of Utah · 3 months ago

Paid Therapist Internship

Various, UT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$13/hr - $13/hr

Odyssey House of Utah is dedicated to empowering individuals to heal and build better lives through effective mental health and substance use treatment services. They are seeking Mental Health Interns who are first or second-year Masters level students to provide therapy, conduct assessments, and support clients in their recovery journey.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Appropriately diagnose mental health and substance-related conditions using the DSM V

Appropriately assess client needs using the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria

Utilize the Therapeutic Community model as the main component of treatment

Conduct individual, family, and group therapy as assigned

Develop an effective level of rapport with clients on caseload while maintaining healthy boundaries

Complete thorough and effective assessments in required time frames, such as funding extension requests

Coordinate client psychiatric evaluations and other wrap-around services to provide effective care

Complete treatment planning within a required time frame

Utilize motivational techniques to retain and support client progress

Actively utilize the treatment team for clinical support on caseload

Participate in extracurricular activities with clients

Connect clients to community resources

Complete service documentation within the appropriate client management system within 24 hours

Accurately document services using ASAM Dimensional Analysis format, including all required elements

Proactively involve and communicate with collateral supports, including family, significant others, probation officers, judges, caseworkers, etc

Document all incidents immediately and report as required

Complete accurate and thorough client reports in required time frames, such as court reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Masters in Social WorkMental Health CounselingTherapeutic Community ModelFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationTeachableCommunication SkillsReliabilitySelf-starter

Required

Working toward Masters degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy

Be in the first or second year of an accredited masters level mental health program

You must pass a criminal background check if working with children or vulnerable adult populations

First Aid and CPR Certification (will receive at Odyssey House if accepted)

Must comply with annual TB tests and annual Flu and Covid immunizations

Must meet employment eligibility

Company

Odyssey House of Utah

Founded in 1971, a 501(c)3, our mission is “empowering people to heal and build better lives.” We are the largest and most comprehensive addiction program in Utah.

Founded in 1971