Stepping Forward Counseling Center- InternshipAt — Stepping Forward Counseling Center, LLC

Under the supervision of an SFCC Master’s Level Clinician and/or the SFCC Program Director, the Undergraduate Intern will:

• Follow requirements, guidelines, and contracts/agreements set forth by the Intern’s university.
• Follow directions given by the SFCC Program Director, SFCC Clinicians, and other senior SFCC staff members.
• Learn and abide by all pertinent SFCC Program procedures, practices, and routines.
• Assist in the direction and supervision of clients, supporting SFCC’s care for the mental health of SFCC clients and their families.
• Serve as a role model to the clients by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Prepare and file in a timely manner behavior sheets, progress notes, treatment plans, and other documentation as assigned.
• Report at arrival and dismissal times to receive and dismiss clients.
• Participate in ALL activities with the clients and engage in evidence-based therapeutic activities.
• Report all questions and concerns to clinical staff.
• Learn to create and develop activities for clients under the supervision of the SFCC Program Director.
• Remain with their assigned counselor, group, and/or client at ALL times. Clients MUST be supervised by an adult at all times regardless of the clients’ age or where they are going.
• Clean and maintain shared spaces.
• Prepare items and activities needed for group therapy services.
• Track and maintain required university hours. Utilize SFCC approved video/audio electronics and storage devices for university requirements.  Parent/guardian approval and appropriate SFCC documentation is required.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Perform related duties as needed to support and ensure quality of care for SFCC clients.

Training
-Orientation
-Overview of daily tasks with clinical staff
-Daily team curriculum meetings
-Check in's with clinical staff

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the academic internship the student will be able to
-Understand how to work with children with a variety of mental health challenges and behavioral needs.
-Demonstrate understanding of clinical materials such as concepts from CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, process therapy, etc.
-Understand behavioral modification systems and how these support client's progress and motivation.