Job Description
Who You Are: You are a 2nd or 3rd year masters student interested in gaining and applying clinical knowledge and expertise in treating trauma and trauma-related symptomology in youth and young adults. You are interested in learning how to identify and use client strengths and needs to drive ethical and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of various mental health disorders using evidence based and best-practice guidelines and interventions. You are interested in becoming a skilled clinician in diagnostic utilizing DSM V and will be seeking employment in a clinical setting post-graduation. You are a self-motivated and lifelong learner.
NOTE: this position is intended for Spring 2023
As an intern, you will
enjoy a service opportunity where Relationships
are the foundation, where we are all Committed
to the same mission, where Growth is
always possible, where we are all treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency and above all, where Joy sustains us.
What You Will Do: Clinical Program Intern will:
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Complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment for
each client in service
·
Identify and use clients strengths and needs using
a CANS assessment
·
Use the results of CANS assessments to drive treatment
plan
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Utilize evidence-based interventions specific to
clients diagnosis
·
Document weekly sessions, complete
required assessments and paperwork in timely fashion
·
Gain experience in various settings to apply to
your professional growth (e.g., individual, group, family counseling; case
management)
·
Collaborate with other IYR staff and
community partners to coordinate services for client and families
·
Attend weekly team meetings
·
Participate in trainings and
supervision sessions
Clinical Program Intern will need:
- To be able to keep up with physical demands that, depending on the internship setting, would include recreational and community work situations
Why
Unite With Us: The Idaho Youth Ranch is
one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Volunteers help
move our mission forward. We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible
programs and services that nurture hope, healing and resilience.
When:
- Weekly (Monday – Sunday)
- 1-8 hr shifts (after school sessions required, some weekends may be available)
- 1-7x a week (Depends on practicum requirements)
- Can accommodate Summer, Fall or Spring internships
How: In order to be considered for this internship, you will need to:
- Be at least 19 years old
- Be in a Masters of Social Work or Counseling program
- Have a valid, state issued driver’s license.
- Submit application and resume
- Submit to a criminal background check and pre-service drug/alcohol screening
- Complete interview
- Comply with all Idaho Youth Ranch Volunteer Policies and Procedure
Type: Intern
About
Idaho Youth Ranch Volunteers
Idaho Youth Ranch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable, at-risk kids transform the pain and despair of childhood trauma into hope for a promising future.
Our Mission:
We unite for Idaho's youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.
Our Values:
RELATIONSHIPS are the foundation.
COMMITMENT to our mission unites us.
GROWTH is always possible.
TRANSPARENCY makes us stronger.
COMPASSION is our lens.
JOY sustains us.