Mental Health Therapist Intern (FORT HOOD)

Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders.

• Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices. 
• Performs crisis interventions as needed. 
• Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, family members as needed, to engage patient in care. 
• Provides liaison between clinical team, clinical leadership, and other professionals involved in the patient’s care. 
• Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans. 
• Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong organization and time management skills.