Catholic Charities · 1 day ago
Masters Level Intern
Waterbury, CT
Internship
Hybrid
InternCatholic Charities is seeking a Masters Level Intern to work with licensed clinical staff and various client populations. This internship provides clinical practice opportunities under supervision, focusing on developing skills in psychosocial evaluation, treatment planning, and client engagement.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Under close supervision, provide clinical services to a selected client population
Learn to successfully engage clients in services as demonstrated by client treatment completion rates, increased client functioning and client completion of treatment plan objectives
Learn to formulate psychosocial evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in consultation with supervisor
Demonstrate an increasing comprehension of the dynamics of human behavior, family systems, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and appropriate intervention techniques
Under close supervision, provide treatment services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the client
Learn to evaluate and treat co-occurring disorders using a standardized co-occurring assessment tool
Learn to provide specific documentation of history and chronology of both mental health and substance abuse disorders
Learn to write treatment plans that address mental health and substance abuse disorders equivalently in specific detail
Learn to use treatment interventions in addition to medications to address mental health disorders
Learn to provide integrated evidence based practice to clients as evidenced by supervisor observation, case presentations and audio or video taped sessions with clients
Learn to determine the client’s readiness for treatment and change as well as the needs of others involved in the current situation
Learn to formulate mutually agreed-on and measurable treatment goals and objectives
Learn to carry out appropriate treatment plans, according to best practice standards, and evaluate the progress throughout treatment and at termination
Under close supervision, provide assessment and treatment through individual, family and group treatment modalities while tailoring the helping strategies and treatment modalities to the client’s stage of change or recovery
Learn to integrate evidence based practice into client service delivery
Build capacity to work in an efficient manner in order to achieve 100% of assigned productivity expectation by end of internship
Under close supervision, consistently evaluate and treat co-occurring disorders and link to appropriate supports
Adhere to professional ethical and behavioral standards of conduct to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client
Learn resources of local community and share this with colleagues and clients, as appropriate
Learn to locate and coordinate the provision of appropriate supportive services and community resources as appropriate
Learn to provide advocacy services on behalf of client when appropriate
Demonstrate respect and nonjudgmental attitudes toward clients in all contacts with clients, community professionals and agencies
Record case activity within required timeframes according to agency procedures and requirements
Learn to work as part of a team
Accept special learning assignments and participate in learning opportunities
Understand and follow agency policies and procedures
Participate in ongoing supervision, consultation, staff meetings, and appropriate training
Maintain status as active student at an accredited school in a human services related education program
Accept and carry out other related duties upon request
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Enrolled in a Masters degree program in a human services field that prepares students to perform clinical duties in accordance with licensing, certification and accreditation standards
Preferred
The candidate will preferably have related experience in direct practice services
Company
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities provides foster care, adoption, counseling, and community services.
Founded in 1941
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
EIN Presswire
2025-07-29
2025-03-26
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