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Psychology Intern

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Mar 27, 2026
Description 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. Qualifications 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) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Internship / Trainee Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 8-5pm Job Posting : Mar 26, 2026, 7:24:39 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 100000 - 300000