Therapist Intern

Overview

Join the Youthcare team! We are looking to add a therapist intern to our clinical department.

Youth Care of Utah is the perfect place to gain valuable experience while making a difference in the lives of adolescents. Youth Care is a residential treatment center for troubled youth located in Draper, Utah and owned by Acadia Healthcare, a national leader in the behavioral healthcare industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist clinicians in developing and implementing treatment plans with goals that are measurable,attainable and ensure success based upon patient’s clinical assessments and face-to-face interviews.
• Assist with regular patient reviews and analysis of patient’s progress or setbacks and make adjustment recommendations to support successful transitions.
• Complete clinical documentation under the guidance of a licensed clinician.
• Advanced students may have the opportunity to work with patients doing assessments, crisisinterventions and create/run their own groups.
• Minimum time commitment is as required by the Intern/student to fulfill educational requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safetyis a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related counseling field from an accredited
  
  Master’s program.
• Currently eligible for supervision leading to LCSW, LPC or LCPC.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates.

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