DBT Clinical Internship - Master's Level

Clinical Internship, DBT Program

Company: Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP)

Openings are across Minneapolis, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul.

With a 45 year history, the Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP) is widely recognized as a leader in addressing mental health concerns in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Our unwavering dedication is to offer our clients comprehensive mental health services, serving as a centralized hub for their emotional well-being. Our commitment to clients is to provide a comprehensive array of mental health services. ACP offers a variety of services through our 7 outpatient clinics, school and community-based programs, and our geriatric services division.

Our internship program is looking for qualified students for a 9 month internship with our DBT Division. We are an adherent DBT program certified by the state of Minnesota. We offer adult and adolescent DBT, DBT for Substance Use Disorders, and PACED DBT for clients who need more repetition and a slower pace than our regular groups. We have three physical locations (Apple Valley, Minneapolis, and West St. Paul) and telehealth options available.

All Voices Welcome: ACP is an AA/EOE employer, and we highly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

What we can offer:

• An established clinic with consistent referrals
• Board-approved supervision for LPCC and LICSW track
• One hour of individual and two hours of group consultation each week
• 401k provided based on the eligibility date
• A flexible schedule and a supportive team of clinicians who encourage work/life harmony
• The flexibility of working remotely and/or in the office
• Employment possibilities following the internship
• Provided laptop and technology support for telehealth and EHR
• Hourly compensation (when interns begin providing billable hours)
  
  

Structure of the Practicum/Internship:

A structured orientation program that includes shadowing group and individual sessions, training in the Linehan adherent DBT model, completing intakes and sessions with supervisors and other licensed team members, recording sessions to review with supervisors, and a comprehensive list of directed independent study resources.

There are opportunities to complete diagnostic assessments, functional and symptom assessments, treatment plans, 1:1 DBT therapy and skills coaching, and to teach mindfulness and DBT skills in weekly groups.

We offer supervision for counseling (LPCC), social work (LICSW), and dual mental health and alcohol and drug counseling students (LPCC/LADC).

Intern Job Expectations:

• Willingness to learn and provide adherent DBT interventions in group and individual sessions for clients with diverse needs and backgrounds
• Ability to provide in-person therapy and/or group at least one day per week at one of our three locations: Minneapolis, West St. Paul, Apple Valley
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and maturity and modeling appropriate boundaries
• Exhibit professional written and verbal communication skills
• Be self-directed but willing to ask for assistance when needed
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week which includes:
• Two hours of consultation/group supervision
• One hour of individual supervision
• At least a 9-month commitment to the DBT program and an interest in joining the DBT program at ACP full time after graduation
• Participate in consultation/Group Supervision is 12:30-2:30 Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on your team)
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of using technology (Zoom, EHR, email, telehealth, Google calendars)
• Willingness to help out in other groups when clinicians are out of the office (based on intern’s availability)
• Schedule flexibility during first 3 weeks of supervision to shadow intakes, therapy sessions, and groups as part of the orientation process
• Willingness and ability to check and respond to emails and phone calls 8:30-5:30 M-F (within a 2-3 hours)
• Complete documentation within 24 hours
• Adhere to all team Best Practices including schedule management, professionalism, and documentation
  
  

Starting Pay: $16.37 hourly