Interrn for Mental Health Therapy

Hawaii Behavioral Health has an opening for a CAMHD Intern (Child Adolescent Mental Health) in Statewide. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing organization, a Paraprofessional role with Hawaii Behavioral Health could be the position for you!

At Hawaii Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the children, individuals, and families we serve.

"A’ohe hana nui ka alu’ia" No task is too big when done together...

Our History: Hawaii Behavioral Health was created in 1993 to meet the needs of Hawaii’s children, adults, and families.

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our team of dedicated staff lives our mission.

Our Vision: To develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawaii through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices.

Our Values: Dedication, Excellence, Fortitude, Compassion, Individual & Family Centered, Empowerment

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Works with families regarding concrete issues that impact upon psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, family situations or any other mental health issues that might be affecting the child’s ability to function successfully in both home, education and community settings.  Implements each youth’s therapeutic treatment plan under direction of supervisor and therapist.

JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• To provide behavior support services to families and children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in therapeutic services as well as case management when appropriate
• • Our interns will follow a strengths-based model that will support and build skills that will help the child and family function autonomously and successfully.
• • The inters will support MHTP goals created by the MHP/ QMHP to assist the youth and family in reaching successful outcomes.
• • The interns will implement therapeutic activities identified by the MHP/ QMHP which are beneficial to youth family.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree from a nationally accredited university in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, education, or special education or;
• Associates degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, education, or special education with one year of experience  or;
• High school diploma with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with youth with a mental health diagnosis and/or special needs.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Able to give and receive instruction or direction to/from others.
• Able to respond effectively to the varied needs of the students, families, CAMHD staff and other multidisciplinary team members.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS – CHECK ALL THAT APPLIES

• This internship is subject to a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting. 
• This internship requires certification of an annual TB examination
• Current First/Aid & CPR certification
• Valid and current Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACT

• Requires routine contact with supervisor.
• Requires contact both inside and outside the organization. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion is required.
• Requires regular contact with subordinates, other departments, and persons and organizations outside the organization to supply or seek information and reports.

 BENEFITS:

• Career development and opportunities

About Hawaii Behavioral Health:

Hawaii Behavioral Health was founded in 1993 to serve Hawaii's youth and families through behavioral, educational, and social health services. Our service has expanded over the years to include paraprofessional support, behavioral health intervention, early intervention programs, psychological assessments, individual and family therapy, intensive home-based services, therapeutic foster care, and parent training. Our team of professionals remains dedicated to providing the highest quality of service for nurturing a child emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Join our team and further our mission to improve the health and well-being of children and families in Hawaii.

Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

HBH staff are committed to cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ability statuses, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the work of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Cultural competence is a continuous process of learning about the differences of others and integrating their unique strengths and perspectives into our lives.

Company website: www.hibh.org