About the role#
First Steps Recovery is seeking a Therapist Trainee to join our team in Shingle Springs, California. This is an unpaid internship or practicum opportunity for students currently enrolled in a graduate program. You will work under the supervision of the clinical director to provide direct care and support to clients within our treatment facility.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop person-centered care plans.
- Use agency tools in KIPU to document progress, including treatment plans, therapy notes, and outcome measures like PHQ-9 and GAD-7.
- Participate in weekly clinical treatment team meetings and staff training.
- Intervene in crisis situations and provide appropriate referrals.
- Support health insurance utilization reviews with detailed clinical notes.
- Maintain agency standards, ethical requirements, and client confidentiality.
- Assist with daily facility operations, including cleaning, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
- Support clients during physical activities, including gym sessions, walks, and hikes.
- Follow infection-control procedures when handling potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a master's degree program for counseling or psychology at an accredited school.
- Ability to perform core therapist duties, including assessment, treatment planning, and documentation.
- Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain professional relationships with staff and medical professionals.
- Valid driver's license, CPR certification, and First Aid certification.
- Negative TB test and medical clearance within the past year.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
- Physical capacity to lift, carry, push, or pull 20 to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Shingle Springs, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid position.
About First Steps Recovery
First Steps Recovery is a healthcare organization based in Clovis, California. Founded in 2014, the company operates as a partnership with 92 employees. It provides addiction treatment services including detox and residential care. The facility serves specific groups such as veterans and first responders through gender-responsive programs.
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