What are the responsibilities and job description for the Masters Level Internship position at Wellmore Behavioral Health?
Are you ready to embark on a journey of learning and growth? We are on the lookout for passionate and driven interns to join our team and make a real impact. If you’re eager to dive into a hands-on experience, collaborate with passionate and dedicated professionals and contribute to what makes Wellmore so great, then look no further.
Our intention is to provide an opportunity for students to use and build upon existing skills, expand their experience, and do meaningful work while learning from our diverse professional staff that is culturally and gender responsive. We are seeking interns to join our team of caring and compassionate professionals who strive to make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Additional Intern Trainings facilitated by our Leadership team at Wellmore on the following topics: Suicide Risk Assessment, CBT, Diagnosis and ASAM Criteria.
Wellmore provides lifespan care to children, adolescents, and adults - offering them wellness for a lifetime. We serve families with timely access to a wide array of behavioral health care services, leading to better outcomes for our clients and communities.
Wellmore, Inc. is one of the largest behavioral health and substance use providers in western Connecticut, serving 43 towns in northwestern Connecticut. As a private, non-profit company, Wellmore operates with 260 employees, 10 sites, and serves approximately 10,000 clients annually. Wellmore offers client-centered interventions that are developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed.
Internships available in our Mobile Crisis, Adult Outpatient, Child Outpatient, Adult Residential, and IICAPS program.
Qualifications:Qualifications:
- Internships are limited so we will only consider SECOND YEAR master level applications from students majoring in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including CPT/OPT.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Requirements:
- Completed Application
- In addition to completing the application and providing an updated resume, please upload one letter of recommendation from your current professor as well as unofficial transcripts; letter must come from your Professor or Internship advisor. Letter must be sent to jobs@wellmore.org.
- Currently enrolled in master's level counseling/social work program, has completed one clinical internship or is enrolled in an advanced standing accredited academic program.
- Placement offers are contingent upon a clear background check, including DCF, drug screen and the completion of ALL required onboarding prior to starting at Wellmore.
- Students will need to provide proof of a complete physical examination within the past twelve months, and completed PPD (Tuberculosis test) with negative results.
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.
Internship Specific:
- Minimum commitment of nine (9) months for masters level internships; Candidates must be able to commit to the entire term.
- Internships are available in our Mobile Crisis, Adult Outpatient, Child Outpatient, Adult Residential, and IICAPS program - You must indicate on your application what program you are applying for.
- All internships are located in the greater Waterbury area.
- You must have reliable transportation and be able to adhere to your scheduled on-site hours. No telehealth or virtual internship opportunities are available.
- ALL internships are Non-Paid.