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St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services · 2 days ago

Internship - East African Responsive Day Treatment

Minneapolis, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services is a regional leader in child and family development, offering therapeutic and educational services. The internship in the East African Responsive Day Treatment Program focuses on providing culturally specific day treatment services for children diagnosed with autism, involving therapeutic interventions and family support.

ConsultingEducationHealth CareMental Health

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals

Learn to support, then plan, then facilitate a treatment day

Learn therapeutic interventions that target social and emotional development

Observe family therapy sessions

Create individualized treatment plans and complete daily and weekly documentation

Observe and learn about extended DC:0-5 diagnostic assessments

Attend and observe family support groups

Observe and learn about St. David's partnership with a special needs center in Hargeisa, Somalia

Participate in extended DC: 0-5 diagnostic assessments with the program supervisor

Collaborate on the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans

Observe, then co-facilitate, then independently facilitate individual skills sessions

Learn standard outcome measurement tools (e.g., ECSII, CBCL)

Learn treatment models such as SCERTS and Greenspan Floortime

Observing occupational and speech therapy sessions

Observing outpatient mental health diagnostic assessments

Observing typical child development in our Early Childhood Education Program

Observing other mental health services in the agency (school-based mental health treatment, Family Place Preschool Mental Health Day Treatment, etc)

Opportunity for DEI focused work, such as BIPOC reflective practice group participation, DEI panels and meetings, etc

Qualification

Therapeutic interventionsIndividualized treatment plansDC 0-5 diagnostic assessmentsCommunication skillsTeamworkCultural responsivenessChildrenFlexibilityCreativityProblem solving

Required

Must be enrolled in a Master's Degree Program for Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree Program in a related field

Work or life experience with children

Ability to take direction and work as a team member

Strong communication and written skills

Ability to establish positive, respectful working relationships with a diverse population of adults and children

Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to think on your feet and problem solve

Must be able to participate in a fast-paced, physically active classroom setting

Placement requirements: In Person

Field hours availability: Daytime hours: Monday - Friday

Interns are required to be present within the day treatment classroom for either a minimum of three partial days per week in one day treatment classroom (either morning or afternoon shift) OR two full days per week in two different day treatment classrooms (both morning and afternoon shift)

Required orientation: All interns are required to attend a New Employee Orientation before beginning their internship

Background check required: Yes. Agency will cover the cost