What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Intern position at Albryte Behavioral Health?
Job description
The Albryte Behavioral Health Internship Program is intended to provide Masters level students in clinical programs opportunities to obtain clinical experience and develop clinical skills in a non-profit agency setting. Under the direction of the internship or practicum supervisor on site, the Counseling or Social Work Intern will provide clinical counseling, clinical social work and/or psychosocial rehabilitation services to adolescent clients and/or adult clients as outlined by school requirements.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited, Masters level program for Social Work, Counseling, or a related discipline
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong professional collaboration skills and the ability to work with others in the behavioral health field to achieve positive client outcomes
- Computer experience and proficiency using internet based applications, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Maturity and ability to seek support and feedback from supervisor and other staff as needed.
- Must have a reliable source of transportation to and from internship site.
- Must be prompt, professional and reliable.
- Understanding of confidentiality and privacy issues within a behavioral health program.
- High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.
STATUS: Intern (unpaid)
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the internship or practicum supervisor on site, the Counseling or Social Work Intern will provide clinical counseling, clinical social work and/or psychosocial rehabilitation services to adolescent clients and/or adult clients as outlined by school requirements
- Participate in staff meetings to share and stay up to date on important clinical issues, program changes and to engage in case consultation