Paid Part-to-Fulltime Counseling/Case Management Internship

Attention Associate MFTs and Case Management Counselors who want to start work ASAP, expand your skills and get paid!

Flexible working hours, opportunities for fast track growth, progressive and collaborative team, oriented culture and excellent supervision!

All levels of experience will be considered – we are looking for motivated individuals in the fields of mental health and wellness willing to grow, learn and serve our community!

Kiasi Retreats is a behavioral health and wellness center dedicated to providing state of the care in conjunction with the ancient wisdoms found in alternative medicine. Kiasi Retreats believes in the brain, mind, body and spirit connection. We have a comprehensive program where you can actually make a lasting difference!

We specialize in dual diagnosis using an integrated approach & offer services for any mental health condition at the outpatient level of care.

We are hoping to find a passionate and eager addition to our amazing staff to support with individual counseling, groups and classes on topics like:

1. Core Education Classes (Functional recovery, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, psychoeducation on neuroscience of attachment and trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, mild eating disorders, body image, self esteem, postpartum issues etc and teaching coping skills for emotion regulation, communication, distress tolerance, etc)

2. Integration Classes (theory and practice of mindfulness principles using topics like: Self actualization, spirituality, emotional mindfulness with modalities like yoga, movement, nature hikes, somatic trauma work, meditation, expressive arts, etc.)

3. Process Groups (group therapy with focus on trauma informed emotional processing with Seeking Safety, Brene Brown & other materials that address Attachment and Bonding issues associated with complex and acute trauma)

This is a great opportunity to learn all these topics and practice the art of group dynamics while earning hours towards licensure and getting paid to work in an incredible facility!

Minimum requirements:
BA in a mental health related-field
Experience working with mental illness/human service
Professional and/or lived experience in the substance use field
Culturally competent to work with groups from diverse racial, educational, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, think critically, and problem-solve
Interpersonal sensitivity
Reliability and flexibility
Demonstration of personal insight and the ability to articulate it
Demonstration of good judgment, including the ability to evaluate, make decisions and anticipate consequences
Initiative and motivation to learn
Understanding of the basics and connection between mental health, physical health, nutrition, spiritual health, emotional health.
Strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail. Strong organizational skills; and computer literacy.
Ability to work independently and effectively, taking initiative, to meet deadlines.
Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team.
A passion for clinical work with a variety of populations including LGBTQ, marginalized groups, SUD, chronic mental illness, veterans, first responders, new mothers, and PTSD, especially as it relates to recovery.

Kiasi Retreats welcomes applications from candidates reflective of diversity of experience, background and/or service, and Kiasi Retreats especially values employees from marginalized groups and those with lived experience of SUD and/or mental illness.

Plus: Mental Health License with interest background or experience in integrative health

Pay rate starts at $18 per hour and is negotiable depending on availability, skill and license status.

Please send a resume, your availability and a list of our minimum requirements and examples of how you meet each.

Your email subject line should read: ATTN: MFTA Job.

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