DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES SUMMARY The Clinical Intern will provide mental health and substance use treatment for youth and their families in an outpatient setting. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Complete intake documentation and initial assessments • Provide evidence based mental health interventions for individual, group, crisis intervention, and family sessions as prescribed in the treatment plan • Collaborate with referral sources and collateral contacts regularly • Responsible for the maintenance of client records in compliance with OMH, OMIG, and OASAS regulations. • Complete discharge summaries and coordinate transition planning • Engage in case consultation with community providers as needed; assess, evaluate, and discuss progress, updates and interventions in the treatment plan where appropriate • Contact parents and appropriate authorities in case of emergencies • Secure and link client and family to community-based resources • Develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client and parent/guardian based on assessment and complete treatment plan reviews with the client and parent/guardian • Seeks clinical supervision to develop competencies and skills in areas of professional development. • Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and agency cultural activities KEY COMPETENCIES • Strong oral, written and interactive communication skills, a must • Skilled in effective research tactics • High level of organizational skills • Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality • Willing and able to convey a positive and professional image to both internal and external customers MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be currently enrolled a Bachelors or Master’s level, license eligible Social Work or Counseling program