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Starfish Family Services, Inc. Master's Degree Level Therapist Internship and Fellowship in Livonia, Michigan
Master's Degree Level Therapist Internship and Fellowship
Job Details
Job Location
Livonia Clinic - Livonia, MI
Position Type
Internship
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides students who are currently enrolled in a Master or Ph.D. program of social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related human service field the opportunity to develop technique and enhance their skills as clinicians in an outpatient psychotherapy center.Theprogram consists of an undergraduate internship with a stipend of $5,000 per semester (2 semester maximum) and a 2-year post-graduate fellowship that will focus on preparing clinicians for a career in either the public or private mental health system.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a currently enrolled as a clinical masters level student of social work, psychology, or related human services field with an accredited college or university.
Students must have an interest in developing their clinical skills to work with children, teens, adults, and their families. A variety of clinical programs are available for internship and fellowship experiences that will align with individual interests.
Ability, desire, and motivation to work independently and cooperatively with field supervisor, as well as colleagues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Internship:
Maintain a caseload size as agreed upon by the Field Instructor and Intern Supervisor.
Maintain a minimum of once a week contact with the Intern Supervisor.
Must attend mandatory program and agency meetings as deemed necessary by the Intern Supervisor.
Must maintain clinical records in accordance with SFS guidelines.
Must be able to receive as well as give appropriate feedback to clinicians, clients, staff, and all agency personnel.
Must be willing to be “on-call” in the event of a client emergency.
Must follow all requirements set for by funding source, including training hours, policies, and procedures.
Facilitates groups as needed.
Cooperates in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation, or other circumstances.
Assists in finding and directing clients in case of an emergency such as a fire or tornado.
Accept and emulate the mission of SFS.
Perform other reasonable related activities as assigned by the Intern Supervisor.
Fellowship:
Perform all duties associated with the job description in the chosen clinical program (outpatient, infant mental health, home based, school based).
Must possess a license to practice therapy in the State of Michigan.
Meet all employment requirements of SFS.
LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license and / or reliable transportation.
Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/M/F/D/V