INTERN-NeuroDiverse Track

EMPLOYER INFORMATION:
Clifford Beers is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to
provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in
order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and
communities.

PURPOSE:

This internship provides the opportunity for an advanced Master Level student to experience the fast-paced life at a community mental health agency. and . Cofacilitation of an OP group may be available during the course of the internship but cannot be guaranteed. The goal is to help students become skilled beginning therapists that will be able to begin work in an outpatient setting upon graduation and the acquirement of beginning licensure in their respective licensing track.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform psychosocial evaluations
- Write initial treatments plan
- Conduct individual therapy and family/caregiver work
- Use an EHR for both administrative and clinical purposes
- Works 1-3 evenings per week with some flexibility to co-design schedule with
supervisor
- Other related job duties as assigned by Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA or BS.
• Must be in a Master Level Program for Social Work, MFT, Counseling Fields
• Prefer for an Advanced Standing or 2nd Year Field Experience

SKILLS:
Must exhibit knowledge and or proven ability in delivering developmentally
appropriate services according to the program while being supported demonstrating
the following skills:
- Providing the best care and welfare to children, young adults, adults, and their
families
- Documenting work in Electronic Medical Records
- Conducting evaluations, and formulating diagnoses in accordance with the
Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM)
- Developing clinical formulations and treatment plans that are individualized and
measurable in collaboration with the client/family, and others as relevant
- Providing case management and clinical indicated referrals to families
- Learning to utilize best practices and evidenced based practice models
where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, behavioral informed interventions,
community resources and evidence based best practices for individuals and their
families
 

REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
 

TRAVEL:
- This role may require travel throughout the Greater New Haven area each day.
 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- 20% of the time is spent making repetitive motions.
- 30% of the time spent sitting.
- 20% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling.
- 30% of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use controls
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Indoors, Environmentally controlled with occasional exposure to outdoor weather
- Close physical proximity to coworkers and clients
 

COMPETENCIES:
Must demonstrate the following competencies:
- Diversity and Inclusion:
Foster an environment in which all members of the Clifford Beers community, from
staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and
meaningfully to the mission of Clifford Beers. Employees must make every effort to:
o Treat others with respect
o Practice cultural humility
o Elicit and welcome different points of view
o Be committed to advancing Health Equity and trauma-informed anti-racist
activities, including but not limited to participating in training and collaborating
in related workgroups.
- Integrity:
Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees
must make every effort to:
o Be accountable for his or her own actions
o Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees
o Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families
o Uphold honesty in all actions
- Excellence:
Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization,
service delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort
to:
o Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care
o Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most
recent and progressive practices
o Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement
- Communication:
The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing,
conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make
every effort to:
o Oral Communication
- Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily
understood
- Express ideas concisely and respectfully
- Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have
said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
- Hold herself or himself accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume
of voice while speaking
- Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body
posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and
appearance
o Written Communication
- Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling
errors
- Tailor writing style to the audience of the message
- Write in a respectful and tactful manner

As an organization committed to Anti-Racist practice, we strongly encourage people of
color, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. In your
application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example she/
her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.)

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the interview process,
please let us know.
We are an equal opportunity employer who will welcome everyone to our team