Medical Family Therapy Intern

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

Evaluates psychosocial, emotional and adjustment needs of patients in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center relative to the patients disease conditions and impairments. Provides supportive therapy and counseling as indicated to assist patients, families and significant others in their adjustment to the physical, psychosocial and emotional changes secondary to the patient's medical condition(s). Effectively collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support the patient's rehabilitation program and transition to the next level of care.
Documents assessments and interventions according to policy and consitent with professional standards of the discipline. Seeks input from others to facilitate performance in the position. Supervises Master's level intern at the Rehabilitation Center when indicated.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patients upon referral consistent with professional practice of the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2. Develops a plan of care as indicated; implements the plan and evaluates and revises care based on patient and family needs, progress, and input from the interdisciplinary team; documents findings and treatments in the electronic health record (EHR) consistent with the professional practice of the discipline

3. Communicates patient information in verbal and written formats

4. Consults with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team as needed:

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Conferences and provides updates on patient status

Participates in discharge planning and provides patient and family education.

5. Supervises Master's level Marriage and Family Therapy Interns rotation at the
Rehabilitation Center; assists in his/her learning plan

6. Identifies and plans for own learning needs

7. Contributes to organizational/program goals by active participation in meetings and committees if requested

8. Conforms to the standard operating procedures established for the rehab programs, Rehabilitation Center, ECU Health Medical Center and ECU Health

9. Demonstrates effective interpersonal relations and communication

10. Participates in quality improvement activities

Minimum Requirements

Masters Degree or higher from an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Program or equivalent

Doctoral candidate preferred

Preferred AAMFT Supervisor candidate

Less than 1 year clinical experience as a marriage and family therapy intern

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]