Access: Supports for Living Inc. is in the business of doing good. We have a mission: To help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. Here, you’ll be a valued part of an innovative team that touches the lives of more than 10,000 people each year across the Hudson Valley in programs supporting people to pursue the life they imagine. At Access, we believe in work with a purpose.

To learn more about Access and our services visit accesssupports.org. 

PROS is a Community Rehabilitation and support program to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities. These include: wellness self-management, benefits and financial management, leisure planning, and skill development to manage symptoms and practice life skills. This program offers intensive rehabilitation services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life roles, and to reduce the risk of relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing, or involvement with the criminal justice system.

This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be first or second year master’s level students studying Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.

To be considered for an internship placement with Access, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, your degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the Access program(s) of interest to you.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate/assist in Psycho-educational, rehabilitation, and recovery groups.
• Facilitate/assist in counseling groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Conduct intakes and complete Psychosocial and other assessments.
• Responsible for caseload appropriate for the student’s experience level and education level.
• Responsible for all required documentation associated with caseload (i.e., monthly summary notes, individual session notes, Individual Recovery Plans with program participants, required assessments, etc.).
• Participate in treatment planning, as well as transferring and closing client files.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Opportunity to participate in clinical modalities, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Opportunity to participate in/conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Gain experience in managing behavioral health documentation.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• First or second year Master’s level Social Work or Mental Health Counseling student.

ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

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