The International Rescue Committee invites application for the IRC Clinical Therapy Internship.

The Clinical Therapy Intern provides culturally and linguistically appropriate supportive therapeutic and psychoeducational services utilizing trauma-informed care. The client population served through this program includes refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers, who may be survivors of torture, victims of human trafficking, gender-based violence survivors, victims of domestic violence or other crimes, and those experiencing mental and emotional distress. This population represents numerous nationalities and ethnic backgrounds, many of whom do not speak English. The Psychosocial Support Intern will work as part of the Therapeutic Services team and the Health and Wellness department and coordinate activities with clinical staff, case managers, and other IRC staff. The nature of this work is dynamic and requires some flexibility and willingness to adapt to adverse situations as they arise.

What will the Clinical Therapy Intern do at IRC?

• Provides support for group counseling or workshops including session planning, preparation, and co-facilitation.
• Conducts and assists with intakes for groups and appropriate referrals and case management needs.
• Provides follow up with clients for continued care coordination.
• Refer clients to community resources or to specialists as necessary and other case management duties.
• Arrange for interpreters for group sessions where needed.
• Drive clients using your own vehicle when needed.
• Make weekly client phone calls to arrange for the group and individual sessions.
• Complete and maintain required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Attend individual supervision.
• Commit to at least 12 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
• Perform additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Work in both a standard office environment and community-based environment.

Why Internship at the International Rescue Committee?

This IRC internship provides group facilitation and case management experience in a community agency setting. Under the direction of a supervisor, interns get practice in cross-cultural group facilitation, psychosocial support, assessment, outreach, resource provision, documentation, in-service training, and data collection.

• Knowledge of the role of racial, ethnic, and cultural heritage; nationality; socioeconomic status; family structure; age; gender; sexual orientation; religious and spiritual beliefs occupation physical and mental status and equity issues in a community counseling setting.
• Understand the roles of community counselors as well as the relationship between counselors and other professionals in a community agency setting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of community counseling and engage in appropriate ethical behavior in clinical situations.
• Understand and demonstrate basic and advanced helping skills with a variety of clients with diverse presenting problems and trauma.
• Likewise, understanding of how to apply appropriate individual and group facilitation skills for initiating, maintaining, and terminating services.
• General principles of assessment and an understanding of symptoms to look for when conducting a thorough bio-psychosocial assessment for psychoeducational support groups/workshops and group counseling.
• Further, evaluate the effectiveness of intervention(s) provided.
• Prepare and maintain records required.
• Also, learn to use individual supervision effectively.

What qualifications do you need for IRC Clinical Therapy Internship?

• Bachelor’s or master’s level focus on counseling, social work, or education is strongly encouraged but is not a limiting factor for candidates
• Ability to communicate effectively with the clinical team, clients, and staff.
• Likewise, experience with vulnerable populations preferred, in particular, psychological trauma due to war, displacement, violence, and persecution.
• Further, a desire to work with an ethnically diverse international population in innovative ways.
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication as well as computer skills.
• Furthermore, proficiency in a second language spoken by the client base strongly preferred but not required.
• Also, a positive attitude and a desire to learn and adapt traditional clinical skills to meet the needs of a diverse client base.

How to apply for Internship at the International Rescue Committee?

To apply for a Clinical Therapy Internship at IRC, at first, you will need to find the position that you want to work at IRC. Internship positions will require you to meet the minimum eligibility. Also, it will state the desired criteria to secure the internship. So, to become a Clinical Therapy intern at IRC, you must meet these requirements as these internships are highly competitive.

Here is a step by step guide on how to apply for an IRC Internship:

Step 1: Assess your need for an internship. Also, be sure that your university has a provision for the internship.

Step 2: Go to the career site and check for the available internship position at Facebook, which in this case Clinical Therapy Internship.

Step 3: Check for the details, and see if you meet the Facebook requirements for internship for the desired position.

Step 4: Apply directly from the site, once you are sure that you meet the internship requirements.

Step 5: Fill out details and provide a recent CV and other relevant documentation while making an online application.

Step 6: Double-Check your application and be sure that everything is in order. Submit your application and wait for the callback.