Mental Health Therapist Intern (Fort Hood Bryan Project)

Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides counseling and case management services for patients using

evidence-based practices.

• Performs crisis interventions as needed.
• Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, family members

as needed, to engage patient in care.

• Provides liaison between clinical team, clinical leadership, and other

professionals involved in the patient’s care.

• Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and

implements therapeutic plans.

• Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical

practice and institutional standards.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.