CLINICAL PRACTICUM INTERNSHIP
At Restoration Psychological Services, we are highly selective in offering clinical internships, seeking only those candidates who demonstrate a strong alignment with our practice’s values and rigorous standards.
We prioritize applicants who are not only hard-working but also have a deep commitment to personal and professional growth. Successful candidates are those who show a willingness to fully dedicate themselves to the demands and learning opportunities of the internship process. These nonnegotiable characteristics ensure that our interns contribute positively to our mission while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a supportive yet challenging environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct clinical therapy services and participates in the coordination of behavioral health services for patients by performing the following duties:
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Conducts intake assessments for all new patients
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Develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients
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Maintains clinical documentation/records as required by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and Restoration Psychological Services
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Administers best practice standards in all patient sessions
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Establishes culturally competent behavioral health services
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Provides accurate diagnoses
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Provides patient with community resources and referrals, when needed
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Provides education and support to family members of a patient, when needed
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Participates in ongoing training as required
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Provides crisis intervention, when needed
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Actively participates in clinical supervision and shows openness to feedback
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Engages in the process of research effective strategies, interventions, concepts... as related to current patients in caseload.
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Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's MFT program
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Our practice requires a 12 month practicum process
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Strong interpersonal communication skills
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Able to participate in a collaborative team environment
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Able to maintain and protect patient confidentiality and ethical standards
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Displays trustworthiness within professional and clinical settings
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Displays dedication to the position and to their patients by providing scheduling availabilities
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Displays interest and dedication to trainings that may be needed or provided to support clinical services
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Demonstrated emotional stability and resilience
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We are focused on providing an extensive amount of quality clinical training within our practice, as well as teach healthy boundaries and avoid burnout.
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We frequently offer that interns participate in outside training resources, to further support clinical effectiveness and training of the provider.
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If the practicum intern is found to be a good fit for our practice, opportunities for employment following completion of the practicum are possible.