COUNSELOR INTERN

Alternative Consulting Enterprises/IMS

Now Offering: Masters Level - Counselor Internship

Location: Alternative Consulting Enterprises | Shillington, PA 19607

Job Type: Internship

Pay: Unpaid 

POSITION STATEMENT

This position is for a Master’s-level student currently enrolled in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling programs for internship opportunities. We welcome both foundation and advanced-year MSW interns, as well as Counseling students completing their practicum or internship requirements. Interns will work in various capacities across the facility, gaining hands-on experience with clinical services, client support, and administrative operations in an outpatient psychiatric clinic setting, 

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Will assist with and provide direct services to clients under supervision
• Conducts intake assessments with client and family members utilizing appropriate intake materials and continually assesses client needs, service availability and appropriateness.
• Participates in case consultation with Clinical Supervisor. 
• Provides therapeutic interventions to the identified client in order to enhance and foster the client’s optimal functioning and interactions in the home and community. 
• Works cooperatively with treatment team members and the family in the provision of services to meet the goals developed 
• Provides the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes
• Provides clinical documentation that is ethical and supported by treatment goals
• Assist with documentation, scheduling and data entry
• Support client records management and quality assurance practices
• Participating in audits, compliance monitoring, or special projects
• Assisting with program development, community outreach and resource building
• Learning about regulatory and billing processes relevant to behavioral health

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to manage emotional situations in a calm and professional manner
• Excellent organization and planning 
• Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• None required

EDUCATION

• Enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a Mental Health field (e.g.: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling) 

NETWORK FUNCTIONS:

OBSERVES ALL

• Be an advocate for all of the policies and protocols of the organization
• Functions with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, clients and consumers of this organization
• Observes all policies on confidentiality of information
• Will be collaborative, communicative, caring and respectful to everyone
• Team Player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individual must be able to meet physical requirements of the job:  Sitting at a meeting table or desk – Reaching – Lifting – Bending – Standing – Stooping – Twisting - Climbing steps 

ACCIDENT, HEALTH HAZARD AND SECURITY KNOWLEDGE

Bloodborne Pathogens, Right – To- Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire & Safety

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment(s) is modern, well-lit office facilities in multiple locations. Multiple levels of stairs with access by elevator.     

ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW:

The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation.

Who Are We: Alternative Consulting Enterprises, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based outpatient psychiatric clinic located Berks County specializing in all types of disorders, including Social/Anger Issues, Parent/Child Relational Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Past Abuse and Impulse Control Issues.  

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. 

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.