Psychology Intern

Psychology Intern 

About Us:   

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!  

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace. 

If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. 

About the Role: 

Psychology Intern: facilitates support groups in addition to responsibilities within the Programs Department (program development, blog writing, community & empowerment via social media, resource cultivation, ongoing mentor recruitment, monitors and submits monthly Key Performance Indicator data, as well as develops relationships and maintains communication with clients, school staff, church staff, and service partners.

The Intern will receive direct supervision from the Programs and Executive Director under the Programs Department and will get the chance to work in a self-organized team setting under a program committee.   

This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution.

Responsibilities:   

• Abide by HIPAA laws in relation to confidentiality and client boundaries
• Perform mandated reporter responsibilities at all times
• Assist in completing required documentation and conducting screening interviews with participants enrolled in your specific committee program services, as well as any general Thaddeus clients/participants (family and women) who request counseling services
• Complete required clinical documentation and record keeping daily
• Assist in development and facilitation of support groups in relation to your committee and its targeted demographic for program clients/participants to share personal experiences and feel like part of a community
• Maintain effective verbal and written communication with clients/participants and parents, as needed
• Act as a liaison between program clients/participants and Thaddeus resources
• (If working with youth) act as a mentor for the students in a professional and supportive capacity, including but not limited to listening and spending time with them, as well as finding creative ways to engage them in program activities 
• Assist in content writing, social media content creation, and active online community engagement as part of the organization-wide marketing strategy for client/participant recruitment and overall community engagement purposes
• Collaborate with team members to complete general department administrative work and perform other assigned duties, as needed
• Participate in our Buddy system once assimilated and act as a mentor/point of contact for new interns transitioning into your team during their induction and onboarding process

Qualifications:  

Required: 

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Science or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Flexible schedule to work on group projects outside of the mandatory meetings 
• Ability to present oneself in an appropriate personable and professional manner to students, participants, and partners
• Demonstrates strong verbal and writing communication skills in a professional manner via video call, telephone and written documentation  
• Ability to be consistent and adaptive as circumstances warrant
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in psychological emergencies and/ or crisis
• Knowledge and basic skills in counseling practices and methods
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation and relationships with others
• Can work independently with little instructions and a strong attention to details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to pass the mandated reporter exam
• Intern must have the appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams

Preferred:  

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 
• Experience as a mentor and/or facilitator 
• Some experience working with children, adolescents, single moms, foster youth, etc. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and OneNote, 8x8 Work, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe Acrobat DC)

 Learning Objectives:  

• Intern will learn to conduct interviews with clients requesting counseling services
• Intern will learn to complete client intake and assessment
• Intern will learn to prepare and facilitate support groups related to a specific demographic group
• Intern will develop competence in basic skills of community outreach and psycho-education
• At the end of this learning experience, the intern will have a better understanding of the process of reporting and identifying incidents of child abuse and neglect

Time Commitment and Working Conditions: 

• Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week
• Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings:
• Weekly All Staff Meeting: Mondays 10:00 AM - 11 AM PST
• Weekly Department Meeting: Tuesdays 11 AM - 1 PM PST 
• Must be able to commit to this 6-month to 1- year internship (accommodations can be made for school schedules, as well as exams)

In Person vs Hybrid vs Remote 

• In Person – Minimum 2 days from 9 AM – 3 PM
• Hybrid – Minimum 1 day in person from 9 AM – 3 PM
• Remote – Zero in person days

Advantages:   

• Work closely with MFT graduate students
• Participate in professional training offered to all employees
• Build resume and explore career options (cross-functional training available)
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Publication of written work on Thaddeus official website
• Grow your professional network and build strong working relationships with previous and current Thaddeus staff
• Flexible scheduling to allow for changes in class/work schedule and final exams

*** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***