Psychology Intern

The Psychology Intern will work under general supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist at the doctoral level. The intern will provide comprehensive psychosocial consultation/assessment for identified patients/families and based on findings, facilitate interventions. Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors. Learn to effectively use interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and to promote positive well-being.

Minimum Education

Vocational Education Enrolled in a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Strong communication skills.

Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.

Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Functional Accountabilities

Patient/Family Plan

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families; develop plan for intervention based on assessment.
• Uses range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues.
• Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
• Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
• Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assess outcome of interventions.
• Document assessment and interventions in the patient’s medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
  
  

Multidisciplinary Communication With Patient/Family

• Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system.
• Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues.
• Help to organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise.
• Learn to educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans.
  
  

External Resources

• Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home.
• Share information with relevant agencies, respect patient/family confidentiality.
• Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
• Maintains positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
• Advocate for patient/family needs within the community.
  
  

Patient/Family Outcome

• Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues.
• Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community.
• Learn to mediate conflictual situations, collaborate with other staff as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries; set appropriate limits.
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Professional Environment & Standards

• Meet with field instructor for regular supervision; prepare agenda and discuss areas of concern.
• Participate in student social work seminars and in Psychosocial Staff meetings.
• Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording, statistics, and other professional documentation and submit documents in a timely manner.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities as appropriate.
• Practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
  
  

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
  
  

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Internship / Trainee

Organization

Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

8-5pm

Job Posting

Mar 27, 2026, 12:51:56 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

100000