Master's Therapy Intern (Practicum/Clinical Internship Position) Fall 2023

Position Summary

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope, and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, and emotional or situational problems. The Therapy Intern provides ongoing counseling for individuals who have been victims of trauma and their families and assisting with community awareness activities. This position reports to the Program Manager and in his or her absence the Director of the Corbett Trauma Center.

Preferred a minimum of 2 semesters.

Strategic/Transformational Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide help, hope, and healing to victims of trauma by providing ongoing counseling. Also assists with raising awareness in the community through events.

Transactional/Administrative Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for survivors of trauma, including but not exclusively, domestic violence survivors, sexually abused juveniles adult rape victims, and adult incest survivors and their families, individually, in group sessions, and/or family sessions.
• Provide therapy for children up to age 12 with sexual acting-out behavior problems.
• Provide case management services for clients.
• Participate in community awareness and advocacy activities.
• Conduct assessments with potential clients.
• Consult with and make recommendations regarding treatment and treatment needs to Child Welfare and the courts as requested.
• Document client cases within 24 hours of seeing the client and complete psychosocial histories, treatment plans, other documentation, and diagnosis using the DSM following protocol.
• Complete State-required outcome measures and receive State Rating Certification as required by funding sources.
• Complete ACT Service Training as required by FCASV.
• Assist in the coordination of clinical services as assigned by Clinical Manager.
• Represent the Agency at appropriate meetings or task forces.
• Assist with training programs related to issues of trauma.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services.

Required Competencies

• Cooperation/Teamwork- Works toward win/win solutions. Deals with conflict collaboratively. Discusses root causes underlying the problem. Develops effective working relationships.
• Engaging Communication-Relates to people in an open, honest, sincere manner. Treats people with respect. Is friendly and approachable. Listens attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly. Communicates appropriately with leadership and coworkers.
• Customer Service (Internal & External)- Recognizes and attends to important details with accuracy and efficiency. Treats customers courteously. Responds to customer requests in a timely manner. Elicits feedback from customers to monitor their satisfaction. Considers both the short and long-term interests of the customer in making service decisions. Proactively identifies customer needs. Takes responsibility to resolve customer complaints. Takes business or personal risks to serve customers’ long-term interests. Creates strategies to help the organization serve customers more effectively
• Adaptability- Adapts readily to changes. Works effectively under stress. Needs minimal supervision. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Is reliable, dependable, and results-oriented. Maintains productivity and composure under pressure. Effectively prioritizes work and establishes clear goals and plans.
• Problem Solving-Views problems as opportunities to create new solutions. Anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions.
• Judgment- Gathers sufficient input before making decisions. Sees interrelatedness between issues. Considers alternative solutions. Makes appropriate and timely decisions.
• Valuing & Fostering Diversity- Demonstrating respect for individual differences and establishing a climate where all people can be comfortable and productive through sensitivity, empathy, and acceptance of cultural, racial, mental health, and socio-economic diversity.
• Self-Management- Taking of responsibility for one’s behavior and well-being; Working effectively under stress and adapting one’s style to changing situations; Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and needs minimal supervision; Exhibiting a professional demeanor.

Education and Experience

• Level II background check required.
• Working towards a Master’s degree in mental health or social sciences field.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Must possess reliable transportation and a valid Florida Driver’s license.
• Complete 30-hour self-study (within 30 days of hire).
• Signed Intern Agreement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of issues of Trauma and Trauma Informed Care.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to collect and evaluate data.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare reports relating to clients.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to accurately assess and diagnose clients.
• Skill in counseling others in attaining self-sufficiency.
• Skill in the application of crisis intervention techniques.
• Skill in operating Windows-based computer operating programs.
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Have knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures of the Agency.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Requirement: This position regularly requires the ability to sit for sustained periods of time and to effectively communicate with and assess clients, using verbal and nonverbal cues. This position also requires the ability to operate office equipment.

Working Conditions: Duties are performed primarily in an office setting. On occasion will require the use of transportation to travel to meetings and could be exposed to changing weather. The noise level is quiet.

Travel: Occasional between locations within Corbett Trauma Center.

Hours: Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, afternoons and/or evenings. May require working at multiple service locations.