Bachelor's Level Intern: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 7372

CHR Career • Enfield, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CHR is seeking a Bachelor's Level Intern for its Assertive Community Treatment Team in Enfield, Connecticut. The internship offers firsthand experience and training in clinical mental health and substance abuse evaluation and treatment, including assessment, independent living skills, outreach treatment services, and medication evaluation and monitoring.

CHR's two fidelity-based Assertive Community Treatment Teams serve adults age 18 and older with serious and persistent mental illness, or a dual diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness and a substance use disorder, who require a high level of services. Individuals served may also be involved with the criminal justice system, recently returning to the community from long-term care, or experiencing homelessness. ACTT provides recovery-based, comprehensive clinical, supportive, and rehabilitative care to people who may have difficulty accessing traditional treatment or engaging with services.

The internship provides opportunities to collaborate with experienced staff, contribute to the community, earn school credit, and gain experience that may support a behavioral health career. Hours and schedule are to be determined. CHR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a mental health field.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical mental health and substance abuse evaluation and treatment activities.
• Assist with assessment.
• Work on independent living skills with individuals served.
• Participate in outreach treatment services.
• Gain experience with medication evaluation and monitoring.
• Collaborate with experienced and dedicated staff.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience and grow a behavioral health career before or after graduation.
• Collaboration with experienced and dedicated staff.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community.
• School credit.
• Flexible hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern