Outpatient Therapy Intern

Brief Description

Job Title: Outpatient Therapy Intern

Location: 819 30th Avenue S., Suite 208, Moorhead, MN 56560

Working Model: Onsite

Employee Type: Part-time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000 team members across 80 locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As an Outpatient Therapy Intern at Sagent Behavioral Health, formerly known as Ellie Mental Health, you will see and maintain a small caseload of individual clients, complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments, person-centered treatment plans, clinical progress notes, and utilize assessment tools and ancillary therapy notes in alignment with 245i MN state standards for documentation. All services provided by the Intern will be reviewed by the supervisor including written work and interactions with clients. The Intern will engage in a variety of clinical and non-clinical activities related to their specific discipline and that are consistent with their individual learning requirements from their program.

Internship Benefits

• Free attendance for internal CEUs
• Flexible scheduling
• 401k
  
  

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation.
• Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Active participation and responsibility in building, growing, and maintaining caseload of 10 billable hours per week.
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community.
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.
• Attend weekly supervision.
• Remain in good standing in your graduate program's expectations and standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a master’s degree in either social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology (with the eventual license of LPCC, LICSW, LMFT, or LP).
• Candidates are completing a formal practicum or internship through their graduate program.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Previous work or volunteer experience related to behavioral health is preferred (common examples are Independent Living Skills, Inpatient Mental Health, Behavioral Program or Residential Experience).
  
  

Summary

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $16.00.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.