Intern, Clinical Services

Position Summary

The Intern, Clinical Services assists Therapist Staff with individual, group and family therapy with clients.  Assists Occupational Therapists with initial assessments, treatment planning, ongoing case management, discharge planning and aftercare development on cases.   Assist the Occupational Therapists with documentation of treatment interventions and results in case records on a timely basis. Assists with the appropriate and ongoing training of direct care staff working with assigned team(s).  Participates in child and family team meetings and coordinates ongoing treatment on assigned teams. Assists Occupational Therapists with ongoing projects, research and program administration as needed.  Works with other departments as needed.  

 This positions does not have direct reports.

Essential Functions

Assists Therapist Staff with:

• Initial treatment assessments and formulations (developmental assessments; interviews with clients, parents and significant others to obtain data on the clients’s personal, social, developmental, and emotional history; timely completion, etc.). 
• Occupational Therapy delivery (individual and family).
• Case Management (treatment interventions and case coordination with other disciplines.)
• Communication with clients (Referral sources, parents/guardians, school officials, etc.). 
• Timeliness of all necessary documentation (session progress notes, contact calls, monthly summaries, discharge summaries, special notes, orders etc.). 
• Assistance with ongoing projects and other disciplines such as the Wellness Committee and Playroom.  
• Assists Therapist Staff in completing all necessary documentation in medical records, including monthly summaries, discharge summaries, therapy session notes, special notes an contact calls in a timely thorough and professional manner 
• Attend weekly supervision meetings to discuss case conceptualization, review treatment goals, discuss problems or obstacles to progress, exchange ideas for intervention strategies, provide clinical training, and to assist with difficult or problem families/cases.
• Attend child and family team meetings on assigned cases, review treatment coordination of treatment interventions for child and family teams.   
• Assist in the clinical training and therapeutic skill development of direct Care Workers including clinical training on theory, diagnoses, intervention strategies and interactive styles/patterns.
• Consistently exercise sound, independent judgment and adequate emotional stability in evaluating situations and making decisions despite the pressures of deadlines or the occurrence of unexpected stressful events.
• Participate on committees and in professional meetings as necessary for the overall development and function of the program.
• Assures consistency in dealing in a tactful and harmonious fashion with staff, residents, and the public and to adhere to and follow all policies and procedures 
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Understanding

• Moving towards completion of a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school/organization
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Must successfully complete all new hire orientation and training requirements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills

• Effective verbal, written, reading and listening communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and demeanors
• Strong proficiency in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Excel, Work and Outlook

Abilities

• Empathetic and sensitive to children and their family members
• Able to set guidelines and ensure security and safety of the children
• Able to work cooperatively and professionally within a multidisciplinary environment
• Able to adapt to potential situations of crisis, and respond with appropriate interventions
• Able to maintain confidentiality of the children and families we serve
• Willingness and ability to embody Childhelp’s core values of Acting with Honor and Character, Being Open and Receptive, Caring About and Relating to Others; Nurturing Diverse Relationships; Performance Excellence; and Inspirational Leading & Managing

 Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently  see, hear, speak, and be physically flexible; occasionally sit, stand, walk, bend, run and drive; seldom stoop, climb carry, squat, kneel, push; and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand moderate noise levels 

Education & Experience, Knowledge/Understanding

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moving towards completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Must successfully complete all new hire orientation and training requirements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills

• Effective verbal, written, reading and listening communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and demeanors
• Strong proficiency in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Excel, Work and Outlook

Abilities

• Empathetic and sensitive to children and their family members
• Able to set guidelines and ensure security and safety of the children
• Able to work cooperatively and professionally within a multidisciplinary environment
• Able to adapt to potential situations of crisis, and respond with appropriate interventions
• Able to maintain confidentiality of the children and families we serve
• Willingness and ability to embody Childhelp’s core values of Acting with Honor and Character, Being Open and Receptive, Caring About and Relating to Others; Nurturing Diverse Relationships; Performance Excellence; and Inspirational Leading & Managing

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently  see, hear, speak, and be physically flexible; occasionally sit, stand, walk, bend, run and drive; seldom stoop, climb carry, squat, kneel, push; and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand moderate noise levels