What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practicum - QMHA (Masters Level) position at LIFEWAYS INC?
Practicum QMHA (working on a Masters level)
Brief Description of Placements: Lifeways Community Mental Health Internship Program is affiliated with multiple colleges and University’s and includes placements opportunities in several different locations. Through these placement experiences, interns become competent in the areas of clinical intervention, professional development, cultural issues, and professional ethics and standards. The primary objective of the program is to prepare interns to become entry-level clinicians. Interns are assigned to department/sites based on their interests, training and educational needs, and abilities. In addition to providing direct service, interns receive individual, group, and peer supervision and participate in Multi-disciplinary Team meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
Generalist 1st Year Student/Interns: Depending on learning plan, Generalist placement interns will be provided opportunities to:
- Work with Lifeways Intensive Outpatient (ACT, EASA, IIBHT).
- Work with A&D Team (Substance Use Disorder Team) including residential Lifeways Recovery Center.
- Work with Outpatient Mental Health (Adult & Children Team):
- Work with Peer Supports/Peer Center (Provide Day Treatment/Groups etc. & Community outreach)
- Provide Case Management, resources, and skills development.
- Connect clients with community resources, i.e., housing
- food stamps, insurance, social security.
- Advocate for benefits on behalf of client.
- Provide a variety of life skills training to clientele.
- Work collaboratively with treatment team
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral health, or related field
- Currently enrolled in a Master Level Program
- Must have QMHA-R, or QMHA-I, or ability to obtain upon hiring
- Current driver's license
- Must pass a criminal background check
Preferred:
- Bilingual/multilingual
- Experience with electronic medical records
Salary : $23