What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community-Based Clinical Internship - Master's Level position at Associated Clinic of Psychology?
With a 44 year history, the Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP) is known throughout the Twin Cities as a leader in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues. Our commitment to clients is to provide a comprehensive array of mental health services. ACP has several different divisions: clinic-based, nursing home-based, school-based, and community-based services.
Our internship program is looking for qualified students to work as Clinical Trainees for 9 months, providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and rehabilitation skills (ARMHS/CTSS) within our Community-Based Division.
What we can offer:
- Real-life experience with working clients and managing a small caseload
- An established clinic with consistent referrals
- Board-approved supervision for LPCC, LMFT, and LICSW track: individual and group
- Mileage reimbursement when interns begin providing billable hours
- Minimum wage reimbursement per billable hour
- PTO is earned based on hours worked, and 401k is provided based on the eligibility date
- A flexible schedule and a supportive team of clinicians who encourage work/life harmony
- A laptop, cellphone, and technology support for EHR
- Employment possibilities following the internship
Structure of the Practicum:
- Opportunities to provide diagnostic assessments and therapy (ARMHS and CTSS optional)
Our interns will develop experience by:
- Following best practices standards of the program
- Learning to work in a community-based setting (homes, group homes, etc.)
- Traveling within the metro area. Possession of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance is required.
- Maintaining a minimum of 10 billable hours per week initially and committing to 15 billable hours per week over the remainder of the internship
- Working with diverse populations
- Practicing effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrating mental stability and modeling appropriate boundaries
- Learning to complete timely and accurate submission of documentation as required