Behavioral Health Therapist Intern/Student at Nebraska Methodist Health System

Location: Fremont, Nebraska
Type: Internship
Level: Entry-level

Description

The Behavioral Health Therapist Intern/Student provides therapy services to individuals and their families within the scope of training, supervised by a LMHP/LIMHP. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating various forms of therapy, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting patient progress. The intern/student also participates in ongoing supervision, contributes to program development, and engages in continuous professional development.

Required Skills

Therapeutic Interventions
Computer Skills
Mental Health Needs Assessment
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluation
Confidentiality Maintenance
Ethical Standards

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting with appropriate supervision.
Skill in the use of personal computer and standard software (Microsoft and office equipment).
Knowledge of and/or course work in the areas of the mental health needs of pediatric, adult, geriatric populations, and drug and alcohol treatment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients and community resource representatives.
Privileges to evaluate, diagnose, and provide primary mental health assessment and treatment using cognitive behavioral, play, and structural/strategic therapeutic techniques.
LMHPs and PLMHPs may provide these services, with the exception of diagnosing the 7 major mental health diagnoses (e.g. ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, depression, dissociative disorders, early psychosis and psychosis). LIMHPs are not restricted and may diagnose these disorders.
The therapist may not admit patients to the hospital or provide medication management.
The therapist may assess and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions, and make a recommendation to the attending physician as to the appropriate placement or services needed for psychiatric care (i.e. inpatient or outpatient).
Ability to maintain confidentiality of PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with HIPAA and professional ethical standards set forth by the American Counseling Association and American Psychological Association National Association of Social Workers.