Clinical Intern

The Clinical Intern will provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence through weekly individual psychotherapy sessions, crisis intervention, and facilitation of a supportive psychotherapy group for survivors. When working with clients, we utilize a trauma-informed lens that focuses on empowerment and a strengths-based perspective. The role involves providing direct service to clients approximately 50% of the time, with the remainder focused on professional development, inter-agency meetings, training, and supervision. The internship includes excellent supervision, active engagement with a collaborative clinical team, and opportunities for professional growth through clinical training and ongoing consultation.  

The internship is temporary and designed for individuals pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in social work, clinical mental health counseling, or psychology. It offers valuable clinical training experience for class credit. This internship includes a stipend of $20 per hour, up to 550 hours for the academic year.  The stipend is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Applicants from historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply.  

Reports To: Clinical Director 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide individual psychotherapy for an 8-client caseload.

- Co-facilitate 1 group from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. once per week. 

- Provide crisis intervention to clients and callers as needed. 

- Engage in professional training and follow the code of ethics. 

- Represent the Rape Recovery Center with a professional image and manner.  

- Assist in supporting clients regarding sexual violence related to immigration, documentation, and access to services in and outside of the agency as needed and client consultation and conceptualization as needed. 

- Implement surveys and assessment tools to clients for individual and RRC service evaluation.

- Complete accurate records including assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and clinical notes within 24 hours of a therapy appointment. 

- Participate and engage in scheduled clinical, staff meetings, and training seminars as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

- A current graduate student enrolled in a credentialed CMHC, Ph.D., or MSW program

- Commit to two full semesters, August 2025-May 2026 

- Twenty hours per week, including group consultation, clinical meetings, and clinical training seminars. Office hours Monday-Thursday, 9 am-7 pm. Fridays 9 am-5:00 pm. 

- 1-2 evenings required. 

- Excellence in balancing multiple responsibilities 

- Organized and detail-oriented 

- Understanding of micro, mezzo and macro systems and their impact on survivors

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bilingual (Spanish) speaking 

- Telehealth experience

- Experience with case management, crisis advocacy, and working with vulnerable populations (LGBTQIA+, unhoused populations, Pacific Islanders, American Indian/Native American, undocumented immigrants)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE RAPE RECOVERY CENTER

- A supportive, highly collaborative work environment.

- Training and experience in working with survivors of sexual violence and trauma.

- Training in feminist multicultural and trauma-oriented approaches to therapy.

- Excellent supervision: Students will receive 1 hour of individual supervision weekly, 1 hour of internship group consultation (at least 1x per month), and supervision/case consultation in clinical meetings, provider meetings, and all staff meetings. 

- Participate in clinical team training and retreats focusing on team development, self-care, trauma stewardship, and professional development. 

Conditions of Employment Offer

- The intern must complete all items required by the RRC and University by their first day. 

- The intern must complete a criminal background check.

           - Instructions on obtaining the background check will be provided by the Operations team.

           - Part of this process requires uploading a state-issued ID and scheduling an appointment with the Department of Public Safety for physical fingerprints to be processed.

           - Please note a 2-3 week turnaround time as fingerprint appointments (subject to COVID safety protocols as determined by DPS) are not immediately available. 

           - Interns of the RRC cannot be alone with clients until the background check is received and reviewed for risk. 

- The intern must obtain a 40-hour crisis counselor certification by the first semester.

- Complete the Crisis Response Plan training within 90 days of internship from the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

- Complete University required practicum hours and projects for Fall and Spring semesters.

- Interns must comply with the flu and COVID-19 vaccination policy. 

- Embrace the mission and commit to the values of RRC, including anti-oppression and anti-racism.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@raperecoverycenter.org with the title “Clinical Internship.” The deadline to apply is February 7, 2025. 

Rape Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.