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Kitsap Mental Health Services · 2 days ago

Master's Level Internship

Bremerton, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Kitsap Mental Health Services is seeking a Master's Level Intern to join their multidisciplinary team. The intern will provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients across various clinical programs, including outpatient services, substance use treatment, and school-based programs.

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Responsibilities

PROVIDE SERVICES TO ONE OF THESE CLINICAL PROGRAMS:

Please rank the top 3 programs of interest •Outpatient Services (Child & Family) : This team offers an intern the opportunity to perform individual, family, and group therapy services to a variety of clients from birth through age 21. The opportunity may also include care coordination and consult with natural supports and community agencies

Adult Outpatient (AOP) : Adult Outpatient Program: These teams offer an intern the opportunity to perform individual and group therapy services to a variety of clients with complex mental health and resource needs. These services may include consulting and care coordination with natural supports and community agencies. Interns may also have the opportunity to complete special projects within the Adult Outpatient Program including developing groups, outreaching to the community, and working directly with special populations. Interns will not only learn how to implement therapeutic/counseling skills with individuals, but will have the opportunity to work together with other professionals working in a variety of roles all in support of those we serve at KMHS

FACT Team: The program for Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team offers intensive, team-based behavioral health services with highly individualized support within the community setting. FACT’s high-intensity services are designed for persons with severe, chronic mental illnesses that interfere with daily functioning. FACT consists of a multidisciplinary team assisting adults in meeting their basic needs, such as housing, employment, social connection in the community, and setting and meeting personal goals

School-Based Programs (Madrona Day Treatment, School District Partnerships): KMHS offers a wide range of supports for school-aged youth, including onsite day treatment, behavioral classrooms within the Bremerton School District, and in-school therapists throughout the Olympic Educational Service District. Interns can expect to work with students, their families, school personnel, and district staff

Substance Use Treatment: Our substance use treatment programs are designed for persons with mental health concerns and provide holistic treatment that addresses our patients' social and emotional needs. Services include substance use program assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, intensive outpatient services, and 28-day residential inpatient care

24/7 Programs (Adult Inpatient Unit, Youth Inpatient Unit, Crisis Triage Center, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team): In addition to inpatient treatment for children and for adults, KMHS 24/7 crisis services also include a voluntary short-term (up to 5 days) crisis triage center for adults, and longer stay mental health and substance use residential treatment services. Interns in these units can expect to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide short-term stabilization to clients

Be available and travel to serve the needs of the Kitsap community through office-based and outreach services

Provide effective and efficient clinical services to eligible clients within a managed care environment using best practice standards, including Trauma Informed Care

Complete and maintain all required appropriate clinical and administrative records promptly, using Collaborative Documentation when appropriate

Provide outreach services, as clinically indicated, to clients and their support

Conduct groups for target populations within identified service populations

Collaborate with natural supports, social service agencies, and other providers to ensure continuity and quality of care

Participate in the implementation of administrative and clinical policies of KMHS as appropriate

Function as a supportive member of the program team and participate constructively in problem-solving

Provide crisis intervention services when necessary

Actively participate in supervision and training via consultation, co-therapy, live and videotaped sessions, or reflecting teams

In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description

Qualification

Agency Affiliated Counselor RegistrationPsychology degreeSocial services degreeBehavioral health degreeCrisis interventionTherapeutic skillsGroup therapyCare coordinationOutreach servicesCollaboration skills