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Mental Health Counselor Intern

Position Summary: 

Under supervision of the Clinical Director and Collaborative Supervisors, the Mental Health Intern is responsible for providing standardized counseling/talk therapy for clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions. The Intern will work to address clients' behavioral/social needs by evaluating conditions, developing comprehensive care plans and utilizing referral sources for specialty care, hospitalization, or advance psychiatric assessments and treatment needs. The Intern will work independently; execute assignments by selecting approved methods and techniques; resolve problems using evidence-based approaches; exercise judgment in interpreting guidelines; and ensure that all deadlines are met. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with TIOMHC’s Clinical Management Team and their school’s Field Placement Supervisor to ensure seamless coordination and support for field placement activities.
• Receive referrals from TIOMHC's Clinical Director, Supervisors and Administration team.
• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred clients.
• Provide counseling/talk therapy to scheduled clients utilizing professional counseling standards.
• Assist in formulating provisional/differential diagnoses of mild to moderate mental health conditions.
• Formulate short-term and long-term treatment plans for clients under care.
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a CACREP Accredited Master's level Mental Health Counseling Program or CSWE Accredited Master’s level Social Work Program, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Master's Program, or School Counselor Master's Program.
• Must be eligible for or possess current NYS pre-license/Permit:

Limited Permit, as authorized by the NYS Office of Professions 

• Must maintain NYS credentialing requirements throughout the duration of employment.
• Must maintain active Professional Liability Insurance