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Definition: As part of the ATCAA Team, the Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) and Master of Social Work (MSW), CMSW or Clinical Psychology Intern plays an essential role in ATCAA as a whole. The MFT/MSW Intern, under the supervision of a licensed therapist will provide effective mental health intervention with children who have been victims of trauma or abuse.

Supervisor: Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) Supervisor

Job Duties and Responsibilities Related to This Position

Under the supervision of the licensed Therapist, the intern will:

• Perform assessments and evaluation of problems and formulate treatment plans;
• Provide crisis intervention;
• Prepare case histories and maintains client records;
• Provide supervisor with information necessary for monthly reporting to funders;
• Make referrals to appropriate outside agencies;
• Participate in mental health education programs and attend trainings;
• Participate in support and psycho education groups;
• Assist therapy team in outreach as requested;
• Attend collaborative community meetings as necessary;
• Attend ATCAA therapy team meetings for coordination of services;
• Provide client intake, information and referral;
• Attend 40 hours of instruction on child victim therapy if needed;
• Meet with the licensed Therapist on an ongoing basis for supervision and training purposes.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

As a part of the ATCAA team, all employees play an essential role in ATCAA as a whole, and are expected to:

• Demonstrate and encourage a professional and positive attitude in all job related activities;
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with standards outlined in the “Statement of Confidentiality and Ethics”;
• Accomplish all work activities in a safe and timely manner within assigned guidelines and consistent with ATCAA’s Personnel Policies and Operating Procedures;
• Report and/or correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to health and safety;
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the definition and intent of the job description;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited institution: Master of Counseling or Master of Social Work program or other related graduate program.

Knowledge of:

• Therapeutic treatment methods and procedures in the mental health field;
• State, Federal and local mandated reporting laws;
• Dynamics of child abuse and family violence issues;
• Crisis counseling techniques;
• Child victim therapy;
• Psychotropic medications;
• Psycho-social aspects of mental illnesses;
• Family Systems Theory.

Ability to:

• MeetState of California Board of Behavioral Sciences mandates for a trainership or internship;
• Meet the following program requirements necessary for this position: possess a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and fingerprint clearance;
• Carry own liability coverage and provide proof;
• Provide proof of eligibility as an MFT/MSW intern.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of various treatment modalities for children such as: trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), art therapy, sand tray therapy, music and movement therapy;
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish.