The intern will learn at one of our clinical internship sites either in MD, DC, VA, SC or NC under the direct supervision of a clinical intern supervisor, that is licensed and eligible to provide clinical supervision. In addition, the internship experience will be supported by ongoing skills coaching through our Department of Organizational Excellence. The clinical intern supports the clinical team in terms of service deliver and other functions and responsibilities. This participant will obtain real-world experience in direct and indirect service models compliant to the interns professional board and/or educational institutional requirements. All clinical interns must provide documentation of professional board and/or educational internship requirements prior to on-boarding as an intern within VOACC. VOACCs clinical internship program includes individuals seeking social work, counseling, peer recovery, and other related internships.
Clinical Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas:
- Group counseling
- Individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Help create or implement special programs for Clients (i.e. drug and alcohol counseling,
male and female issues)
- Create and develop workshops and seminars
- Developing and participating in crisis training activities
- Developing programs and participating in activities for Clients
with special needs
- Multicultural counseling
- Program evaluation
- Training in various evidenced based practices and the potential to gain clinical certifications
Ideal interns will demonstrate the following:
- Experience with, or able to learn, healthcare and data software
- Detail oriented administrative abilities and accurate data entry experience
- Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing
- Discrete, trustworthy with strong communication skills and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Excellent clinical writing and documentation skills are required, and strong organizational skills
- Professional and customer service-oriented demeanor, comfortable working with all levels of employees
- Motivated self-starter who can work independently and in team environment
- Excellent professional etiquette
- Excellent editing, spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
Note: All Internships are designed with the intern in mind. Interns are required to have a learning plan with their supervisors that aligns to the educational requirements from the educational institution and adheres to learning objectives.
Eligibility for Internship:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate college or university.
- Must be able to commit to a full semester, at least 20 hours per week (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Provide a resume and 300 word cover letter, indicating internship choice and reason to be accepted.
- Meeting the application submission deadline and including all required information.
- Must have acceptable Criminal Background check, and Negative Drug Screening
- Exceptions may be made for internships required for the attainment of a professional certification under the guidance of a recognized professional certification board.
