Predoctoral Psychology Intern

JOB SUMMARY: Provide behavioral health consultation to children, adolescents, adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning under the supervision of a licensed psychologist while participating in required internship training activities (e.g., supervision, didactics, case consultation, and quality improvement)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients. 
2. Provide effective treatment planning and assisting patients in successfully achieving goals
3. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
4. Actively participate in meetings that support HSO’s integrated healthcare model to provide comprehensive care for patients. 
5. Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. 
6. Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
7. Provide assessment consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders. 
8. Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques. 
9. Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement. 
10. Enhances HSO’s reputation by fostering ownership and personal responsibility for exceeding patient service expectations.
11. Professional Development: Engage in structured training and supervision to achieve mastery in APA Profession-Wide Competencies, including evidence-based intervention, assessment, ethical practice, and interprofessional consultation within an integrated care setting.