What are the responsibilities and job description for the MFT Clinic - Counseling Intern (VOL) position at Arizona Christian University?
General Volunteer Position Brief
Under Clinical Supervision of the Clinical Director of the ACU MFT Program, the Marriage & Family Therapist – Counseling Intern will provide individual, couple, and family counseling primarily to members of the community and may include those within ACU.
This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship. Further, this role would be embodied through the ethical standards of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health.
Typical Duties:
Initiation and Continuation of Counseling Services
- Respond to emails from potential clients within 24 hours after being assigned by the Clinic Office Manager
- Schedule all his/her counseling sessions
- Send a reminder email of all counseling appointments 24 hours in advance
- Monitor their ACU email account to respond to current clients’ emails within 48 hours
Clinical Documentation
- Maintain client files according to state law, AAMFT Code of Ethics, and ACU MFT Clinic Procedures
- Perform an initial intake and assessment, including suicide risk
- Write progress notes for each session within 24 hours according to the format used by the ACU MFT Clinic
- Assess various presenting issues faced by individuals, families, and couples using standardized assessments
- Work with the client to form a treatment plan by no later than the third (3rd) session, and monitor the client’s progress.
- Perform a treatment plan review every 8th session.
Clinical Supervision
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision (Review of recordings of live sessions, case conceptualizations, case presentations)
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- It is the Intern’s responsibility to fulfill the required direct and indirect client contact hours as required. The Clinical Director will work with the intern to meet these requirements
- Copying forms
- Shredding confidential information
- Organizing handouts
- Completing these duties and tasks with excellence, integrity, and professionalism, as directed
- Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
Knowledge (Classification is typically expected to possess.)
Must demonstrate an awareness of the various MFT theories that can be utilized with various populations, as well as the ability to be teachable, flexible, and willing to solidify (or continue to solidify) clinical skills.
Education and Experience: (Classification is typically expected to possess.)
Must have completed all prerequisite coursework as required by an accredited master’s or Doctoral program in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, psychology, or other behavioral health fields. As well as in the stage of Practicum/Internship in their related graduate program.
Ability and Skills
- Ability to develop a therapeutic alliance with clients (individuals, families, and couples) from a variety of backgrounds
- Ability to organize paperwork and manage time to complete progress notes, treatment reviews and other required documentation
Fair Labor Standards Act: This position is a volunteer intern position.