Wellpoint Care Network·Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Clinical Intern provides evidence-based mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy, under supervisory guidance. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and connecting clients with community resources.
At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.
Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.
That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.
The Clinical Intern is responsible for the support of children, youth, and adults in mental health treatment at Wellpoint Care Network, while collaborating with other providers to ensure quality service delivery.
Job responsibilities: Individual, Family, Group Therapy and Family Engagement Services
Engages in shadowing opportunities for a variety of clients and cases.
Provides effective, evidenced based clinical services to caseload of clients.
Under the guidance of their supervisor, develops and effectively implements treatment plans in conjunction with the client, and his/her parent(s) if applicable.
Demonstrates client progress on treatment plan goals.
Employs a trauma informed care perspective in treatment
Demonstrates family investment and participation in treatment planning and ongoing treatment.
Assists families in crisis resolution and de-escalation through developing appropriate crisis plan
Consultation and Support (NMT and Mental Health Consultation)
Provides timely and thorough assessments that participant, families, and team members’ view as helpful in guiding the treatment process.
Provides individualized and specific recommendations.
Builds positive relationships with collateral contacts.
Networks appropriately to maintain referral relationships.
Develops innovative interventions and assists in implementation
Attends supervision and team collaboration meetings.
Develops a network of community support and resources and connects clients with these resources as appropriate.
Facilitates client access to community resources and makes referrals as needed. Engages both formal and natural supports to create a comprehensive system of support as needed.
Provides case management services.
Helps the individual and family negotiate access to services and resources in the community and minimize barriers.
Assists in utilization of these resources to resolve problems that impede optimal functioning of the family.
Collaborates and consults with other service providers or professionals involved in the client’s life.
Paperwork and Documentation
Completes assessments in timely manner and develops.
Effective treatment plans using a strength based, trauma informed perspective.
Documents all activities in a timely, thorough, and concise manner.
All documentation is completed within the regulatory standard guidelines.
Reviews the regulatory standards of DHS 35, DHS 95 and S 51.61 and abides by all standards.
Submits billing on a daily basis.
Agency Engagement
The Agency is committed to the philosophy and practice of trauma informed care including the participation of all employees in an active understanding and promotion of the Agency’s trauma informed care model, The Seven Essential Ingredients.
These ingredients include Prevalence, Impact, Perspective Shift, Regulation, Relationship, Reason to Be, and Caregiver Capacity and form the framework for an environment that maximizes the achievement of positive client outcomes. The Agency strives to create and recognize trauma informed champions across all programs and departments.
All employees will be evaluated on their demonstration of a consistent commitment to the Agency’s Seven Essential Ingredients and engagement in the strategic initiatives of the organization. This will be measured by their active participation in committees, workgroups, and by their communication and practice within their daily work and in the community.
At Wellpoint Care Network, the people in our care face education and health disparities, high unemployment rates and unaffordable housing. What’s worse, many have lost connections to resources, family, friends, and other support systems. We have seen the toll it has on a person’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being to try and successfully navigate complex systems that may have failed them in the past.
We believe there is a better way. So, we have anchored ourselves in our 175 years of caring for our neighbors through modernized human services.
Interested parties please apply online. www.wellpointcare.org.
Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, Art Therapy, or Marriage and Family Therapy and have completed a graduate practicum. Requirements include reliable transportation, proficiency in computer software, and the ability to pass background checks and drug screens.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because employers need licensed professionals who can support patients across healthcare and social-service settings. This role is competitive because it requires a current Social Worker license, at least two years of experience, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, with a Master’s preferred; the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure and experience match before applying.
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