Child and Family Therapist Internship
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Job Description
About Company:
Behavioral Health Resources (BHR) is a not-for-profit provider of community mental health and substance abuse treatment. They operate in multiple locations including Olympia, Tumwater, Shelton, Hoquiam, and Elma. BHR’s mission is to support and strengthen individuals, families, and the community by promoting mental health and substance use disorder recovery, emphasizing that recovery is integral to overall community health. Their vision is for “a community healed through treatment, education, and advocacy,” with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in their services, workplace, and community. BHR is recognized as a WDI-approved community behavioral health agency. While no longer mandatory, BHR, as a healthcare provider, highly recommends that applicants and employees are fully vaccinated against Covid.
Job Description:
This is a Child and Family Therapist Internship designed for current Master’s level students enrolled in MSW, MA, or MS programs. The internship is specifically within the Child and Family Outpatient Services Program in Olympia.
Interns will gain practical experience by:
• Working with a diverse population of children, youth, and families.
• Conducting outpatient mental health appointments with clients, either in person or via telehealth.
• Learning to utilize Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs).
• Participating in staffing cases.
• Becoming proficient in navigating electronic health records.
Supervision is a key component of the internship, with interns receiving weekly individual supervision and weekly group supervision from qualified professionals, including LMHCs, LICSWs, and LMFTs.
It is important to note that this is an unpaid internship. However, Behavioral Health Resources will cover the costs for any required credentialing expenditures. BHR offers flexible start dates for students.
