Bilingual Therapy Intern

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This is a unique internship opportunity! The Bilingual Therapy Intern’s role is to provide quality care and support to clients, and their families, shadow and assist professional counselors who provide direct therapeutic counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups as appropriate to address the mental health needs of clients. The Intern carries out all counseling responsibilities in accordance with Thrive’s policies and procedures. 

 All duties are completed under supervision by a direct supervisor. 

• Provide direct/tele-health clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling as appropriate to children, adolescents, parents/guardians, couples and families.
• Assess client needs, develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, revisit/revise strategies, and employ other methods compatible with Thrive’s principles and practices.
• Engage client, supports, caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Collaborate with all relevant internal/external systems/participants to ensure buy-in and cooperation, and to maximize effectiveness throughout treatment. 
• Link consumers to additional resources as appropriate, including schools, MDHHS and medical/mental health support, etc. 
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts, which promote peer and supervisory review and feedback.
• Participate in team meetings, staff events, community events, peer support, supervision and internal or external professional development opportunities to extend knowledge and remain current on best practices.
• Maintain personal integrity and follow the guidelines of the national and state ethical codes of practice as well as Thrive’s codes of conduct. 
• Attend regular supervision with direct supervisor per internship requirements for graduation. 

• Must be in a graduate program receiving a degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English, with a knowledge of and ability to use clinician language in both languages is required. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule with the willingness and ability to work evenings and via tele-health.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle and laptop. 

*This description reflects the essential functions of the Therapist role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks associated with the position. Employees in this role are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by management

• Spanish/English Bilingual Therapy Intern
• Master’s level intern. 
• Full-time and/or part-time positions.

• This position is a PAID internship. 
• Details of the specifics of compensation will be discussed during the interview. 

• Paid position
• Flexible schedule
• Supervision
• Professional development
• Meets requirements for graduation

In accordance with OSHA and CMS recommendations, Thrive Center For Wholeness encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions, as a reasonable accommodation, will be considered. 

On site at Grand Rapids and/or Grand Haven locations and/or virtually.