Counseling Center - Graduate Intern (VOL)

Location 1 W FIRESTORM WAY,Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216,United States Job Category [ACU-CAT:STUDENT-INTERNSHIP] Employee Type Volunteer Required Degree Masters Under Clinical Supervision of the Director of Counseling Services, the Marriage & Family Therapist – Counseling Intern (Intern) will provide individual, couple, group, and family counseling to ACU students, faculty, and staff. The Intern will facilitate support groups and/or workshops on a variety of emotional and behavioral health topics relevant to student development and wellness. This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship. Initiation and Continuation of Counseling Services Respond to emails from potential clients within 24 hours after being assigned by the Director of Counseling Services Schedule all of his/her counseling sessions Send a reminder email of all counseling appointments 24 hours in advance Monitor the Counseling Center email account to respond to current clients’ emails within 48 hours Clinical Documentation Maintain client files according to state law and Counseling Center procedures Perform an initial intake and assessment, including suicide risk Write progress notes for each session with 24 hours according to the format used by the Counseling Center Assess for common problems faced by students (e.g. Depression, Anxiety) using standardized assessments Work with the client to form a treatment plan by no later than the third (3rd) session, and monitor client’s progress. Perform a treatment plan review every 6th session. Clinical Supervision Participate in weekly individual and group supervision (Review of recordings of live sessions; case conceptualizations, case presentations) Duties and Responsibilities It is the Intern’s responsibility to fulfill the required direct and indirect client contact hours as required. The Director will work with the intern to meet these requirements Be available for meetings with Student Development Staff and Campus Safety as needed Copying forms Shredding confidential information Provide spiritual guidance, prayer and support for others OtherDutiesand Responsibilities Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, may be asked on a volunteer basis. Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith. Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff. The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings. Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually. Knowledge Must demonstrate an ability to articulate a biblical, Christian approach to counseling as well as solid clinical skills and a willingness to learn. Education and Experience Must have completed all prerequisite coursework as required by an accredited master’s or Doctoral program in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, psychology, or other behavioral health field. Ability and Skills Ability to develop a therapeutic alliance with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds Ability to organize paperwork and manage time to complete progress notes, treatment reviews and other required documentation Fair Labor Standards Act This position is considered to be a volunteer intern position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future