Arizona Christian University Glendale , AZ 85306
Posted 3 weeks ago
General Job Brief:
Under Clinical Supervision of the Director of Counseling Services, the Marriage and Family Therapist/Counseling 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.
Typical Duties: (The following duties are those typically required to do the job, but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse levels of difficulty of the job.)
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
Clinical Supervision
Other 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
Organizing handouts
Provide spiritual guidance, prayer and support for others
Knowledge: (Classification is typically expected to possess.)
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: (Classification is typically expected to possess.)
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: (Classification is typically expected to possess, or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)
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
To apply: All applicants must subscribe to ACU's statement of faith and Core Commitments. Applicants must use ACU's online hiring portal.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: (Classification is typically expected to possess.)
Ability and Skills: (Classification is typically expected to possess, or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)
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
Arizona Christian University