Professional work with a dedicated team that provides support to individuals in our community with mental illness. These internships provide valuable work experience for students and recent grads.The Intern Trainee classification is used to provide internship placements for students who seek a practical work experience in their academic field of study.
This internship offers the opportunity to work with Assertive Community Treatment. ACT is a multidisciplinary team that includes: Team Leader, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Case Managers, Financial Worker, Substance Use Disorder Specialist, Vocational Specialist, Therapist, and Peer Specialist. The program is an intensive treatment program for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness; with an emphasis on those experiencing psychosis. We engage in psychiatric rehabilitation and assist or support our consumers in meeting their daily living needs. Most of our services are provided in-home or at other community locations. Duties may include specific tasks assigned by the team leader, including attending daily staffing meetings, making referrals to community resources, keeping case notes/documentation, providing transportation, and providing support and services to people living in the community.
Benefits and Opportunities:
Work alongside of and learn from talented and dedicated human service professionals; explore the potential of a career in public service; learn about diverse programs and services.WORK LOCATION:St. Louis County, Public Health & Human Services
320 W 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Actual positions are onsite at 810 E 4th Street, Duluth, MN 55802
POSITION INFORMATION:
Internship will run June through August 2024. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Applicants must be a Junior, Senior or Graduate student in social work, psychology, sociology, or other human services related four year degree program; OR, must have graduated from a related four year degree program within the last six months.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Please Note: Preference given to students actively pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills with some understanding of adult mental health preferred.
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the appointing authority for consideration.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• May 15, 2024 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of May 27, 2024 - Interviews to be conducted 

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: 
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING: 
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK: 
Applicants selected for appointment are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: 
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: 
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.