About the role#
The Clinical Intern for the ECHO Program supports our clinical staff in providing counseling services to children, teens, and adults. This unpaid internship offers experience in a multi-generational and multi-cultural setting. You will perform all duties under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
What you'll do#
- Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling medical appointments, managing prescriptions, and processing referrals and insurance authorizations.
- Prepare medical reports for DCF.
- Provide clinical and supportive counseling for individuals, groups, and families.
- Conduct intakes, perform clinical assessments, and diagnose clinical conditions.
- Develop treatment plans and provide counseling and discharge services for uninsured children and families.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Clinical Master's degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or a related human services field.
- Intent to seek licensure upon graduation.
- Working knowledge of clinical counseling.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate well with diverse teams and clients.
- Resiliency and the ability to persevere.
- A sincere interest in helping others.
- Please note that all applicants must undergo background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Location & details#
- Location: Bartow, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, unpaid.
- Term: Rolling.
About Children's Home Society of Florida
Children's Home Society of Florida is a nonprofit organization founded in 1902. Based in Orlando, the company provides services in child welfare, counseling, and foster care. It employs over 1,400 people to support families and children across the state. The organization focuses on community partnership schools and job training programs.
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