Mental Health Therapist Intern

Come join us as we work together to help youth see themselves in a new light through experiential learning, innovative mental health interventions, therapeutic lifestyle choices, and safe relationships. Northwest Passage is a treatment community that seeks to create safe spaces for a diverse range of youth including those who identify as LGBTQ, youth of color, youth who are neuro-diverse, and those who have been misunderstood by their own communities. Our Master’s level mental health providers work in collaboration with other professionals to craft experiences that could include nature photography, mixed media art projects, music, movement, nature, sports, etc. in which youth can feel seen, express themselves effectively, and be fully seen by others. Our mental health providers help lead the way in educating and highlighting issues related to trauma, racial equity, and neurodiversity to specific direct care staff teams. 

Northwest Passage is seeking a Mental Health Therapist Intern to join our team. This position is ideal for graduate level students currently studying psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related field with the ultimate goal of becoming a Mental Health Therapist. This position will include opportunity for group development/implementation, individual therapy, and family assessment interventions. Join our multi-disciplinary, collaborative team to further your graduate education and gain valuable experience with client systems!

Essential Responsibilities include assisting the lead Mental Health Therapist with the following:

• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling sessions in a residential setting, according to the treatment plan, professional standards, and certification standards.
• Conduct clinical assessments using clinical interview, review of records, objective diagnostic tools, and consultation with other members of the treatment team.
• Develop treatment plans collaboratively with clients, and revise the plan as treatment progresses.
• Integrate professional treatment and behavioral strategies within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including medical and direct care personnel.
• Collaborate with and guide the treatment team members in implementing individualized and comprehensive treatment plans congruent with the identified client’s diagnosis, needs, and personal strengths.
• Complete all required documentation as indicated by certification, funding source, and program standards.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision meetings as required to meet best practice and licensure standards.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently in the process of obtaining a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related field.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain files, records, and reports
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently

Benefits:

• Unmatched real-world experience in the mental health field
• Strong clinical supervision
• Opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary treatment team, including case managers, neuropsychologists, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
• Flexible schedule

Values:

In addition to responsibilities and qualifications, idea candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage’s values, which are embedded into each role:

• Quality & Adaptability
• Respect & Compassion
• Leadership & Courage
• Connection & Well-being