About the role
Shift & Status Who Are We? We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan.
We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country.
Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work. What Will You Do? As a Psychology Intern at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion.
The psychology intern exhibits Pine Rest’s mission by showing love and compassion to recipients of services, coworkers, and surrounding communities through integrity, stewardship, empowerment, the promotion of diversity, and professional excellence. Within the framework of the organization, the psychology intern is responsible to be a professional caregiver who provides assessment, counseling, treatment and gives referrals and advocacy services for patients.
Responsible for upholding the highest quality care, keeping with all standards and bylaws set by government agencies as well as Pine Rest. Our psychology interns are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties and
Participates in the interviewing of patients and assessing them through mental status and/or psychometric testing, as well as reviewing records obtained from other patient care staff. Selects appropriate therapies or treatments for the patients based on the scientific knowledge of human learning and behavior. Consults with other treatment team members in planning treatment programs for patients.
Collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions. Ensures that medical record documentation protocols are complied with. Ensures that patients’ progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures.
Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings. Serves on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow. Maintains licensure requirements.
Builds knowledge of current trends and developments in treatment and counseling through the use of appropriate professional literature, medical workshops and publications; as well as fulfills continuing education requirements as per PRCMHS credentialing policies. Participates in education and training programs for patients, families, or community groups. Provides consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, or agencies outside of Pine Rest.
May write behavior management plans for patients as part of consultation. Membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations is encouraged. May conduct research.
Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in CPR, CPI, First Aid, and age specific care. Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the areas of Safety, Infection Control, Patient Rights, and Corporate Compliance. Department Specific Tasks may be assigned to any staff member in this classification.
These tasks will lie within the framework above but may include tasks not previously mentioned. Managers in the department or division of these positions will maintain the list of department specific tasks. What Does This Role Require?
Current state license or degree from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association. Holds a Temporary Limited License or Limited License in Psychology in Michigan. Notice: Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts. Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions.
Pine Rest is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.