Careers and Internships

An undergraduate intern is an individual who is currently enrolled at a university and pursuing a degree in psychology, social work, or related field. The experience at CFS is meant to fulfill academic requirements. The intern reports to the Office Manager and Clinical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program in the social sciences.
• Experience is under the direction of a university supervisor
• Interest in working with the clinical mental health population through the pursuit of a master or doctoral degree.
• Experience in customer service a plus
• Excellent verbal, social and written communication skills
• Empathy and basic microskills
• Self-starter
• Technical skills: excel, word, EMR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete initial phone intake screening for new clients and assign to appropriate therapist
• Set up new client charts and ensure all required documentation is obtained.
• Support Clinical Director with clinical chart audits
• Assist in coordinating professional continuing education events and maintain CEUs
• Attend weekly admin and clinical meetings
• Do other tasks as assigned

A graduate intern is an individual who is currently enrolled at a university and pursuing a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or related field. The experience at CFS is meant to fulfill academic requirements. The intern reports to the Clinical Director.

Graduate interns will see clients on a pro-bono or sliding fee scale basis. No insurance companies are billed for services provided by graduate interns. Interns must be able to work all day on Mondays and half-days on Fridays. Early morning or afternoon/early evening availability Tuesday through Thursday.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in a graduate internship program in the social sciences.
• Experience is under the direction of a university supervisor
• Dedicated to advanced learning in evidence-based practices
• Excellent verbal, social and written communication skills
• Emerging guiding theoretical orientation
• Proficient use of counseling microskills
• Be available all day Mondays and half-day Fridays and either early morning or late-afternoon/early evenings Tuesday through Thursday
• Attend supervision at least once per week
• Technical skills: excel, word, EMR, telehealth

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and complete initial intake assessments along with Clinical Director, or experienced therapist, and provide diagnosis
• Develop a unique treatment plan
• Write progress notes within 24 hours of service provided
• Maintain all documentation within the specified timeframes
• Provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents or adults
• Co-lead or lead group therapy
• Conduct therapy sessions via telehealth
• Identify and pursue advanced training in an evidence-based practice
• Attend weekly admin and clinical meetings as school schedule allows
• Do other tasks as assigned

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

• This is an internship position and does not qualify for compensation
• This position qualifies for an education stipend

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send resume and cover letter to opportunities@centerforsolace.com ATTN: Dr. Becky Rudd

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.