Clinical Internship

Job Description

Clinical Internship

Walden Behavioral Care
Dedham, MA – Residential Program (Adults and Adolescents)

Our Mission: We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.

About Walden Behavioral Care:
Walden Behavioral Care stands as one of the rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems. We are singularly dedicated to serving all genders and offering a full continuum of care for individuals with all types of eating disorders. With 14 East Coast locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Georgia, we have established ourselves as a beacon of hope in the field. Over the past 15 years, our state-of-the-art, evidence-based, and personalized approach has empowered over 20,000 people on their journey to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts, our team of over 450 dedicated employees is committed to ensuring people with eating disorders receive the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity & Diversity (Total Rewards):
At Walden, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where we celebrate our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that unique contributions, whether in terms of education, culture, opinions, experience, or background, are invaluable. Join us and discover how you can make a profound difference today.

About the Clinical Internship:
This Clinical Internship offers a unique opportunity for aspiring mental health professionals to gain invaluable experience within a leading specialty healthcare system. Interns will work directly with adults and adolescents in a residential setting, focusing on the treatment of eating disorders. Under the direct supervision of independently licensed clinicians, interns will develop and refine their clinical skills, contributing to the vital mission of saving lives and promoting healthy recovery.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Receive individual and group supervision from an independently licensed clinician, fully aligned with graduate program requirements.
• Access additional clinical training opportunities provided by the organization and specific departments.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, actively participate in treatment planning, lead individual and family sessions, and contribute to discharge planning, all under the close supervision of licensed clinicians and with increasing levels of independence throughout the academic year.
• Develop strong group counseling skills and take leadership roles in therapeutic groups.
• Manage case management and program operations responsibilities as defined by each program and manager.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with the multidisciplinary treatment team and across the Walden continuum of care.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Actively pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting.
• Preferably in an eating disorder or inpatient psychiatric setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Actively pursuing an LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or eligible in the required state.
• CPR and CPI certifications are preferred.

Knowledge:

• Must possess strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationship processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, and crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Required Competencies:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize independently.
• Capacity to multi-task effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced mental health environment.
• Ability to thrive and contribute in a highly collaborative, team-oriented setting.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and a letter of interest for consideration.

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