Company Overview Good Intentions Counseling Services, “gOOd people. great services. better quality of life”, is a black owned and operated community mental health agency that serves greater Seattle, Everett, and Tacoma through the strong intentions of a multicultural team providing unparalleled clinical services. We consist of 30+ clinical staff, both master and bachelor level, that possess a consolidated passion to strengthen the quality of life for individuals and families by providing relevant, highly competent, client-focused mental health and behavioral care. Since its inception in 2015, the agency has created more than 90,000 clinical contact hours in a client base that ranges from 8 to 70 in age. We specifically assist in the plight of the BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) population which has encompassed the developmentally disabled, prison re-entrants, autism, juvenile delinquents, LGBQT+, veterans, and trauma affected individuals to name a few. Find out more by visiting www.goodintentionscounseling.com. Clinical Expertise Good Intentions’ clinical expertise and approaches are just as arrayed as the cultural makeup of its clinical staff, making us beautifully reflective of the greater Seattle community and impressively effective. All of our clinical staff are trained in trauma informed interventions with the expectation that each will become certified in this area. We are experienced in a multitude of concentrations such as: suicide prevention, parent coaching, individual/family/group therapy, teen issues, personality disorders, mood/anxiety disorders, PTSD/trauma, domestic violence, stress management, addiction/chemical dependency, LGBQT+, and developmental disabilities. Specific clinical modalities include but are not limited to specialized habilitation, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), critical incident stress management (CISM), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). With such vast clinical experience and varied life exposure among our staff, it is no wonder that Good Intentions’ reputation of excellence continues to rapidly grow as we maintain our deep commitment to effectively treating each person that utilizes our multifaceted services. Internship Approach The desire of Good Intentions Counseling Services is to provide an internship program that helps give students a wide range of exposure. We assert the high standard that each student should be equipped with a foundational understanding of clinical social work (diagnosing, treatment plan development and implementation, assessing bio-psychosocial factors, behavioral modification assessments, data tracking, etc) and possess a grasp of social marketing, clinical administration, and advocacy (entailing a micro, meso, macro perspective). We wholeheartedly believe that a healthy clinician is key to helping a client also become healthy while in the collaborative process of laying essential building blocks. Good Intentions Counseling Services looks to provide growth and value to your learning experience.

Duties a practicum student will have opportunities to experience and learn through:

• Become fully aware of the cultural awareness necessary to effectively provide services
to black, indigenous, and people of color and the LGBQT+ population in general.
• Fully understand the foundational principles of applied behavioral analysis.
• Become familiar with Trauma informed care and the basics of effective
implementation.
• Distinguish between the inherent differences of therapeutic modalities e.g. CBT,
EMDR, EFT, DBT, etc.
• Possibility to conduct group and family counseling under close supervision.
• Implement treatment plans for mental health
management.
• Measure goals and objectives treatment plans to ensure
they are being met.
• Analyze the behavioral interventions and treatment goals to determine client success.
• Assist clients in identifying inappropriate behaviors and developing better behavior
alternatives.
• Compile and interpret test results to diagnose and assess service eligibility for
youth, adolescents, and adults.
• Determine behavioral capabilities of youth, adolescents, and adults as they function across
environments including home, school, work, and the community.
• Design behavioral interventions for youth, adolescents, and adults.
• Coordinate services between providers to adequately serve the client if necessary
• Design programs and curriculum to meet the client’s needs.

Student interns work in a collaborative, team member supported environment that encourages supervision and communication. On-the-job training is provided on the principles and procedures of the Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) treatment model and Functional Assessments

• Monday through Saturday availability

Desired Traits

The qualified candidate must:

•Have access to a personal laptop with internet capabilities.
•Candidates will be required to meet with clients in-person and via tele-health. A reliable transportation to be able to go to the office is required.
• Demonstrate an understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with mental health
disorders.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
• Operate calmly and effectively in emotionally charged situations.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with various support systems that are available in the client’s
community.
• Be organized, flexible, and dedicated to excellence.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb a flight of stairs, bend, squat, get up and down off the floor unassisted and with ease.

Why Join Our Team? Our Values Are:

Person-centered treatment. We strongly believe in the value of a holistic approach to treatment; empowering our clients to succeed in interpersonal relationships and all environments.

Trauma informed care. We understand the gravity of how trauma can disrupt a person’s life, and we operate with the utmost sensitivity and awareness in treatment delivery.

Unconditional positive regard. We embrace the innate good that exists in all of us. We meet each client where they are in their journey and collaborate with them to create the desired positive outcomes

Duties listed in Micro section may involve working with and/or community community members and providers.

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Students must have experience or be in enrolled in classes with a basic understanding for psychotherapy such as diagnosing, therapeutic modalities, etc.

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Please send your resume to and designate which listing you are applying to:

info@goodintentionscounseling.com