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Hoyleton Youth & Family Services

BIPOC Internship Clinical

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services, Fairview Heights, Illinois, United States, 62208

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Job Description

Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY Hoyleton Youth and Family Services has an internship opportunity through The Illinois Work Force Development Initiative in evidence-based therapy for students of social work, counseling, and/or family therapy who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and offers a $20,000 scholarship for qualifying interns. This opportunity will allow students to gain practical work experience in social human services, including counseling, mental health, and nonprofit management. Hoyleton Youth and Family Services is now recruiting for our Fall 2024 internships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a clinical intern.

Students are considered volunteers and are subject to a background check, physical, and TB test.

It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all requirements for their academic program are met.

Provides individual, group, and family therapy as needed in an office or out-of-office setting utilizing evidence-based practices and a variety of therapeutic approaches. Out-of-office settings may include but are not limited to the following: schools, homes, churches, and community settings.

Provides information and refer or link families to community resources according to consumer/family need. Encourages and assists families in attending physical and behavioral appointments.

Completes diagnostic assessments and develops the Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan with the client, parent/guardian, and/or caseworker. Follows all regulations when completing initial reviews and/or updates for all required paperwork.

Participates in clinical case staffing as needed. Schedules clinical case staffing to ensure consistent communication with other professional staff involved with the client.

Collaborates with external agencies and programs as needed and with families to coordinate services on behalf of the individuals served.

Maintains case records and notes in a timely and professional manner.

Assures proper billing for all services provided. Keeps up-to-date, timely, and professional records at all times and adheres to all payer regulations. Complies with Medicaid Rule 132 and Managed Care Organization requirements.

Participates in weekly supervision with the direct supervisor to explore areas of strength and growth.

Completes all needed reports in a timely manner when required.

Completes all required client documentation in a timely manner as required.

Completes other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and ABILITIES Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.

Ability to communicate orally, both in person and by telephone

Ability to travel to various Hoyleton locations and sites in the community

Ability to establish rapport with others is a requisite for healthy and therapeutic relationships

Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to clients and staff

Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others

Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant

Ability to effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs, and the aims and policies of the agency and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate

Must possess the knowledge, personal qualities, and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism

Requirements:

BIPOC INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS Must be Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to qualify. Applicants cannot be current Hoyleton interns or employees. Must be a Masters level student (in the field) Must be at least 21 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must possess and maintain proof of vehicle insurance

SKILLS and ABILITIES Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents. Ability to communicate orally, both in person and by telephone Ability to travel to various Hoyleton locations and sites in the community Ability to establish rapport with others is a requisite for healthy and therapeutic relationships Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to clients and staff Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant Ability to effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs, and the aims and policies of the agency and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate Must possess the knowledge, personal qualities, and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism BIPOC INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS Must be Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to qualify. Applicants cannot be current Hoyleton interns or employees. Must be a Masters level student (in the field) Must be at least 21 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must possess and maintain proof of vehicle insurance

CARE & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed

by Cornell University,

to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed. Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff

and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) . Employees must: Pass the written test annually Pass the physical test every six months ( if applicable to their role ) Monthly refresher opportunities are provided. Employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course. Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance.