Behavioral Health Clinician Internship

Overview

UCFS is looking for interns! We have multiple openings in MSW, MFT, and MHC tracks, to include openings with our medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program!

Interns, under the assistance and oversight of an LCSW/LMFT, will learn from and experience a wide variety of therapeutic services such as:

• Providing clinical assessment and treatment for client-centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence-based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients.
• Manage and monitor individual productivity through weekly monitoring of short-term and long-term goals.
• Maintain documentation standards (inclusive of proficiency with electronic documentation) for all records required by agency licensees and payer sources such as DCF, DMHAS, CT-BHP, and Medicaid within a timely fashion.
• Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may present in crisis with complex and long-term mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Arranging for referrals to other levels of care or emergency response, reporting suspected child abuse/neglect to DCF, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for standards of care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, and maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordinate treatment with psychiatrists; work actively toward obtaining professional licensure
• Coordinate services with relevant providers involved in a given case within and outside of UCFS (e.g. school personnel, Department of Children and Families, courts, etc.) and support continued collaboration with other providers.

Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and are committed to making a difference.

At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.

Internships are available for first and second year candidates.

Expectations for the internship include:

• Produces work in compliance with quantity and quality standards
• Meets all attendance requirements and arrives to work/events in a punctual manner
• Complies with all safety and regulatory rules and guidelines
• Manages competing demands and organizes work in order to complete in a timely manner
• Works with peers and management in a cooperative, courteous, and professional manner
• Actively engages in meetings, projects, and activities related to organizational mission and vision
• Service, both internal and external, is provided with courtesy and professionalism

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.