Mental Health Intern

Company Description:

Axis Community Health a nonprofit established in 1972 provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health isto provide quality affordable accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care encompassing primary healthcare mental health support and dental are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community irrespective of financial status living situation or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The role of a Mental Health Intern is to assist the Axis licensed professionals in providing care and support to individuals with mental health challenges. The interns work under supervision gaining practical experience while completing their academic or training requirements. They are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role is ideal for psychology counseling or social work students aiming to gain hands-on experience in mental health care.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a masters degree in Psychology Social Work or a related field.

• Must be a registered intern with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences the Board of Psychology or currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate degree program working as a trainee or practicum student.

• Must maintain a current registration or school enrollment in good standing and must notify supervisor of any disciplinary action including suspension or probation.

• Must possess a valid and current drivers license with reliable transportation a clean driving record and automobile insurance is required with the ability to travel between sites as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative treatment team.

• Experience working in a school or clinic setting is a plus.

• Empathy professionalism and a passion for mental health care.

• Familiarity with mental health concepts interventions and ethical guidelines.

• Experience or training in cultural sensitivity and working with clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

• Strong analytical employee relations and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent writing business communication editing and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.

• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.

• A can-do attitude and attention to detail with the ability to organize.

• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.

• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.

• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier fax etc.).

• This is a hybrid position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health counseling in a school setting and/or in our Axis Mental Health Counseling Clinic. May provide several types of counseling services to potentially include individual group family couples etc.

• Will counsel individual from various cultural ethnic financial backgrounds and will have the opportunity to work with children/teen adults and older adults.

• Collaborate and consult with Axis licensed clinicians medical doctors case managers and other staff as necessary.

• Comply with the terms outlined in the Axis Intern Agreement and all related policies.

• Collaborate care with the contacts at the schools and with parents as necessary/directed.

• Complete necessary documentation using an electronic health records system. Ensure charting and documentation is consistent with related laws regulations and Axis standards. Documentation includes appropriate Medi-Cal billing and is also overseen by the supervisor.

• Participates in peer review of clients charts as directed.

• This position may lastthrough the school year with the potential to stay on during the summer although as approved by supervisor and at decreased hours.

• Mandatory weekly participation in one hour of individual supervision two hours of group supervision one hour of intern training seminar and one-hour weekly team meeting with the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) staff.

• Monitor client progress and document case notes accurately.

• Provide crisis intervention support when needed.

• Research and recommend community resources or support programs for clients.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in mental health practice.

• Drive to other sites and locations as needed to perform job duties or support organizational operations.

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.

• May be required to perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

• Employer paid health dental and vision benefits to the employee.

• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

• Partial educational reimbursement.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.

• Employee discount programs.

• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

Connect with Axis:

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Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and in some cases telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing reaching over the shoulder reaching over the head reaching outward sitting walking on various surfaces standing and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard telephone copier and other office equipment for extended periods.

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly understand normal communication and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received count accurately concentrate and focus on the given task summarize the information being received accurately interpret written data synthesize information from multiple sources write summaries as needed interpret written or verbal instructions and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.

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