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'''LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPY''' is a private practice offering counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families and groups. Since each person is unique, the approach to therapy is unique as well, combining existential philosophy with cognitive behavioral tools. The outcome enables a person to feel empowered in taking concrete actions to change or cope with their current level of distress and achieve success in improving his/her life.

Offices in East Brunswick and Little Silver.
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Interns will gain exposure to various aspects of running a private practice.  Interns typically work around 21 hours/week.  Evening hours are available.

'''Training Package* –''' intern will be assigned a topic to research and expected to put together a comprehensive training package (of course the intern will be given appropriate guidance and coaching to achieve success). *Topic may vary, upon mutually agreed topic. Last internship program created training that speaks to client confidentiality and appropriate office etiquette. 

'''Group Therapy Training –''' Have a first ‘inside’ look into what real group therapy is like! We will aim to conduct therapy groups and have the interns join the session, to see firsthand what the experience is like. Interns can observe and learn the dynamics of the group therapy, as well as, an opportunity to learn how to take Psychotherapy Notes, which is a critical skill. **Depends on client demand for group therapy.

'''Individual Therapy Training –''' very limited (as the client has to explicitly agree to have someone join the session) we will look for opportunities for the intern to join and sit in on a real therapy session, and see the dynamics of what goes on via firsthand exposure!

'''Business Planning / Strategy Development (SUMMER ONLY) –''' Intern will have an opportunity to work on a Business Strategy, by working through short-term / long-term business initiatives / planning. Will work directly with the owner, who will show and explain the process as it is done in the business world.

'''Marketing / Advertisement –''' Intern to assist in development a marketing strategy using various social media tools and leveraging google and other tooling to fullest capacity.

'''Blog –''' intern will be expected to write at least 1 blog, which will be posted at our website. Topic may vary and agreed prior to writing it.

'''Reception –''' First hand exposure to new clients. Requires exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to navigate through urgent requests; Engagement with clients as they come into our practice and via phone. 

'''Insurance –''' Key skills in navigating insurances and acquiring appreciation how to engage with them appropriately. We will look for interns to understand navigating through insurance eligibility and assist with paneling. 

'''Intake –''' Coordinate patient intake, by obtaining patient information and assigning an appropriate therapist.

'''Billing –''' Assisting with processing insurance claims and work with insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate payments.

Specific roles and responsibilities / expectations / etc, that the interns will engage in, will also be discussed in greater detail during the interview. If there are specific skill / exposure the intern is interested in, he/she should discuss this during the interview process.

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Requirements discussed during interview.<br />
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<br />Call Brianna at 732-390-0007 or Sarah at 732-842-1794<br />
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<br /><br />see above<br /> <br />
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<br />  None yet! Have you interned here? Add your feedback to help other students by emailing [[mailto:jgoodwin@monmouth.edu|Dr. Goodwin]].