The Psychology Intern will work under general supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist at the doctoral level. The intern will provide comprehensive psychosocial consultation/assessment for identified patients/families and based on findings, facilitate interventions. Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors. Learn to effectively use interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and to promote positive well-being.
Minimum Education
Vocational Education Enrolled in a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong communication skills.
Ability to relate to divergent patient populations.
Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Functional Accountabilities
Patient/Family Plan
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and families; develop plan for intervention based on assessment.
• Uses range of communication skills to assist patients, families and staff to address care needs and complex issues.
• Facilitate interventions, based on assessment, family and staff requests, and timeframe.
• Facilitate the child protection process of assessment, referral, plan, and implementation, if appropriate.
• Provide follow-up services as appropriate and assess outcome of interventions.
• Document assessment and interventions in the patient’s medical record, in accordance with departmental standards.
Multidisciplinary Communication With Patient/Family
• Communicate with relevant hospital staff about patient care issues to insure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patient and family needs within the hospital system.
• Facilitate the discharge planning process by working with Case Management staff, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Participate in team meetings to address general and specific patient care issues.
• Help to organize patient care conferences when complex issues arise.
• Learn to educate staff about psychosocial issues impacting treatment plans.
External Resources
• Research appropriate resources to assist families to care for their children at home.
• Share information with relevant agencies, respect patient/family confidentiality.
• Maintain positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
• Maintains positive and effective referral relationships with community agencies and professional organizations.
• Advocate for patient/family needs within the community.
Patient/Family Outcome
• Intervene in complex situations involving patient care needs, communication problems, or systems issues.
• Research appropriate solutions within the hospital or in the community.
• Learn to mediate conflictual situations, collaborate with other staff as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining respect for boundaries; set appropriate limits.
Safety
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Professional Environment & Standards
• Meet with field instructor for regular supervision; prepare agenda and discuss areas of concern.
• Participate in student social work seminars and in Psychosocial Staff meetings.
• Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording, statistics, and other professional documentation and submit documents in a timely manner.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities as appropriate.
• Practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
Organizational Commitment/Identification
• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job
Internship / Trainee
Organization
Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Position Status
R (Regular)
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
8-5pm
Job Posting
Mar 27, 2026, 12:54:39 AM
Full-Time Salary Range
100000
