Child and Adolescent Group Services (CAGS) Intern

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required. May be enrolled as a first or second year student in a Master’s program in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy. Licensure: SWT, CT or LSW required.

Skills/Competencies

Core Expertise: Demonstrate strong clinical skills including training and/or classroom experience expertise in therapy, crisis intervention, education, behavioral interventions, and substance abuse therapy. Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics. Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrate clear understanding and use of professional language. Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; apply ethical concepts within scope of work and adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and respond appropriately; gather information and sort through it to identify and address root cause issues; make timely decisions. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform intern duties. Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families

Other

Must have reliable transportation. Must be open to working a flexible schedule.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Director /Field Instructor, the CAGS Intern will provide clinical care, safety, and training to clients