Intern – UT Springville
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Job Description
About Company
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. The organization seeks innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world, with employees literally working in His kingdom, from IT professionals developing global gospel apps to facilities managers maintaining buildings for worship and ordinances. The specific department for this role is Family Services, dedicated to assisting Church leaders in caring for individuals with social and emotional challenges by providing resources aligned with gospel principles.
Regarding employment, only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this religious requirement, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to U.S. and local laws, not discriminating based on race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories. The Church also commits to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Job Description, Detailed
This is an Intern position within the Family Services organization in Springville, UT. The primary purpose of this role is to help Church leaders care for individuals with social and emotional challenges by providing resources that are in harmony with gospel principles. The intern will provide direct counseling services and consultation to ecclesiastical leaders under close supervision.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• 60% Provides clinical care under close supervision.
• 20% Provides consultation and maintains a positive rapport with Church leaders.
• 15% Maintains accurate and updated notes in the data collection system.
• 5% Maintains a clean, safe, and well-organized work area.
• Assists clients and ecclesiastical leaders with a wide variety of social and emotional problems, including but not limited to, suicide, mental disorders, child and spouse abuse, and other family relationship problems.
• Provides quality customer service and complies with all professional standards of practice.
• Works in an environment that requires strict compliance on issues of confidentiality, legal issues, strict policy, and legal compliance, always maintaining professionalism and sensitivity.
Qualifications:
• Must be a 2nd year master’s degree student working towards a counseling degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Ability to maintain exacting standards of moral conduct.
• Knowledge of legal issues within the profession.
• Ability to communicate sensitive subject matter professionally with clients and ecclesiastical leaders.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and follow through with an individual training plan to continue training skill education and professional development.
• Ability to provide service within the gospel standards and values.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
Additional Job Details:
• Job Category: HS – Humanitarian & Social Services
• Locations: 1672 West 700 South Suite D, Springville, UT, 84663, US (No Local requirement for candidates).
• Job Schedule: Part-time
• Regular or Temporary: Temporary
• Worker Type: Employee
• Number of Openings: 1
• Dignity Qualification: Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
