About the role#
This is an unpaid, full-time internship within the Wellness & Resiliency Program. You will provide outpatient services to children and adolescents dealing with emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties. You will work under the guidance of a supervisor to deliver individual and group therapy, conduct risk assessments, and manage a clinical caseload.
What you'll do#
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions for children and families.
- Conduct assessments and develop measurable treatment plans.
- Perform crisis intervention and risk assessments during acute client behavior.
- Maintain clinical documentation, including progress notes and charts.
- Schedule and hold meetings with guardians to review treatment plans.
- Coordinate with psychiatrists and evaluators as directed.
- Manage therapy appointments, including home and on-site visits.
- Notify your supervisor of emergency situations within 30 minutes.
- Attend weekly supervision and all assigned professional trainings.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in a master’s degree program in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology.
- Expertise in clinical mental health.
- Ability to apply a trauma-informed approach to all interactions.
- Proficiency in de-escalation techniques.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability to lift 20 lbs and navigate stairs.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Northern Children's Services
Northern Children's Services is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1853, the agency provides child welfare and behavioral health services. Its programs include adoption, residential care, daycare, and after school support. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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