Intern - Internal Treatment Team (Unpaid Internship) Adams County Government - Brighton, CO

[Michiel Perry]

Intern - Internal Treatment Team (Unpaid Internship)
Adams County Government - Brighton, CO
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Post by Jobing - Salary: Not Displayed OPENING DATE:08/20/12 CLOSING DATE: 08/27/12 04:30 PM PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Participate in the learning & implementation of services within the Internal Treatment Team at the Adams County Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Division with the goal of learning to help families reduce or eliminate the child protection concerns that brought them to the attention of the county . Participate in the learning, provision and implementation of all Internal Treatment Team clinical services and activities which includes, but is not limited to: Family Team Meeting's (FTM), individual, family and group therapy. and also includes participation in any future programs and services developed in the future. Note: This is a temporary, unpaid internship.

The ideal candidate will be able to intern for approximately 20 hours per week. The term of this position will not exceed one academic year (August until May) unless renewed by the written authorization of the County. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Learn about and participate in the implementation of: * Child Protection focused therapy (Individual, Couples and Family) * Intensive Family Therapy * Therapeutic Visitation * Groups – Nurturing Parent & PsychEd Non–Offending Parents of Victims * Home–Based Therapy – Preservation/Reunification focused * Relinquishment Counseling * Sex Abuse Treatment * Adoption Disruption/Preservation * Expedited Treatment * Family–Team Meeting consults Learn about and participate in the implementation of the following services: * Providing direct therapeutic services: Strengths–based assessment, crisis intervention, and safety planning interventions, as well as individual, group, couple and family therapy services; with the primary focus/goal in reducing and/or eliminating child protection concerns. * Conducting indirect therapeutic services: Identifing mental health and clinical goals and bio/psycho/social needs of the family; develop treatment plans; document observations of client (family) progress in contact notes; complete clinical reports (assessment, monthly, and closure) which address case status, stage of services and evaluations towards terminating/transitioning clients out of treatment or to community resources.

• Engaging in collaborative practices: Set and facilitate case staffings with internal and external collateral professionals to review clinical goals and assure quality customer relations and service provision; keep supervisor up to date on case status, issues and potential concerns; participate in and/or facilitate individual and group clinical supervision, training and meetings; attend advisory/decision making forums to coordinate service provision. * Learning to develop & establish new community partnerships and maintain those already established that will help families obtain necessary services, items, supports, etc. that will prevent out of home placement, prevent social service involvement, or to reunify those children in out of home placement in a timelier manner. Operate computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Access, Outlook, Adobe, Trails, Records Management, Provider Tracking System, Internet and PSSF Database.

Interact professionally and appropriately at all times with agency staff and all outside organizations/programs/agencies. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. REQUIREMENTS: * Must be currently working on pursuing a Master's in Counseling or Mater's in Social Work (M.S.W.) in a local accredited university and in their second year (or advanced standing) of education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * This is a temporary, unpaid internship. The ideal candidate will be able to intern for approximately 20 hours per week. The term of this position will not exceed one academic year (August until May) unless renewed by the written authorization of the County. * Willingness to intern during extended hours prior to and or after typical work hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. in order to meet the needs of children and families. * Utilize your personal vehicle on occasion to get to appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado.
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Michiel Perry
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