Clinical Intern (RTC)

Description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Facilitate or co-facilitate and document individual, family, and group counseling sessions under the supervision of an LMHP.
• Facilitate the development of Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) for each assigned client under the supervision of an LMHP
• Assess and diagnose individuals as necessary under the supervision of an LMHP
• Available for on-call mental health crises with clients as needed
• Participate as an active member of the Treatment Team. 
• Attend weekly individual and group supervision.
• Complete all supervisor observations assigned by the university.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or university.
• Clinical supervision will be provided by YFT if the individual is on our staff and the respective board approves.
• Attend all training mandated by YFT.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents and families in a counseling setting and function within a treatment team format.
• Ability to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions under the supervision of an LMHP
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Bi-lingual speaking skills (Spanish and English) helpful
• Professionally facilitate counseling functions as they apply to our milieu of care under the supervision of a LMHP
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of DBHDS policies and regulations or the ability to learn these.
• Ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy within the scope of experience, or willingness to learn these skills under the supervision of an LMHP.
• Ability to complete required training in program-specific assessments such as the CSSR-S and the PHQ-SADS.
• Ability to keep all clinical documentation.
• Ability to provide crisis interventions within the scope of experience or willingness to learn these skills