What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unpaid Intern position at Merakey?
Position Description:
This position is part of a Temple University child psychiatry rotation. Child psychiatry fellows participate in psychiatric evaluations with an attending physician, write up the reports for review, participate in supervision with an attending physician, and may provide services without an attending physician present under certain circumstances.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
•Skill in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, partners, community members, and government agencies, to foster collaboration, leverage resources, and advance organizational goals.
•Ability to navigate organizational change, lead change initiatives, and engage staff in the change process to promote buy-in, resilience, and adaptability in response to internal and external changes.
•Proficiency in conflict resolution techniques, mediation, and negotiation skills to address conflicts and interpersonal issues among staff members, program participants, and stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner.
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Medical degree and active PA medical license.
- Must be a current student in the Temple University psychiatry program, designated for rotation with Merakey Children's Services.