Internship: Clinical - Practicum Student
Synergy Services
Internship
On-site
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Clinical Intern or Practicum Student Opportunity
Division: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Manager or assigned internship coordinator
Degree Program: Master’s program in psychology, social work, counseling, marital and family, art therapy, or
other applied behavior science degree.
Exempt Status: N/A – unpaid internship
Description of duties and expectations of the student during the internship:
Clinical Services
- Provides direct clinical counseling services to outpatient therapy clients, Clinical services provided by the student will including assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and support/psychoeducation groups
Case Coordination
- Provides treatment planning, and may help provide case management and follow-up of cases;
- Provides support calls and networks with other agencies;
- Represents the agency at legal proceedings and responds to subpoenas;
- Writes reports as requested;
- Makes outside referrals for additional services as appropriate;
- Maintains client files according to agency documentation standards;
Supervision and Training
- Participates in peer supervision;
- Participates in case staffings for clients
- Participates in weekly supervision with the clinical manager or intern supervisor to discuss cases and create a plan for ways to mitigate vicarious trauma;
- Participates in team specific group meetings and group supervision;
- Participates in professional development and training
Hours and Setting
- Internship takes place at the assigned Synergy program and interns are assigned an individual supervisor for onsite supervision, guidance, and support.
- Services are provided Monday-Friday, and must have a staff clinician available for support during any clinical service the Intern provides to clients.
- Intern must be willing to develop and keep a schedule that will allow for the needs of Synergy programs and our clients’ needs.
- Interns are expected to be punctual and consistent in their attendance. Interns are expected to treat their internship as if it were a job.
Self Management
- Behaves in honest, fair, and ethical manner; demonstrates consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics;
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect;
- Assesses and recognizes own strength and challenges and pursues self-development;
- Deals effectively with pressure; identifies skills to build resiliency in self;
- Listens effectively and communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
- Adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles;
- Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates, evaluates, and recommends alternative solutions.
- Is willing to learn and work on “self-of-the-therapist” issues with supervisors and peers
- Is willing to ask for help when unsure of next steps and will accept provided feedback so that Intern can grow and improve clinical and professional skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must consent to a Background Check and Children’s Division (Central Registry/Child Abuse) screening and drug screen.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Enrollment in a Master’s program in psychology, social work, counseling, marital and family, art therapy, or other applied behavior science degree. Prior clinical experience strongly preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Non-Discrimination:
Synergy Services is an EEO employer. We firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal employment for all individuals, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religious creed, ancestry, color, sex, disability (including pregnancy), national origin, marital status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic testing and screening information, covered veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local laws.
Synergy Services is an EEO employer. We firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal employment for all individuals, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religious creed, ancestry, color, sex, disability (including pregnancy), national origin, marital status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic testing and screening information, covered veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local laws.
Synergy Services is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging and representation. We feel our staff, interns, and volunteers are among our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage the differences in life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities that our staff, interns and volunteers bring to their work at Synergy. These aspects strengthen our agency, community, and our work with clients.