Behavioral Health Clinic Intern - Poughkeepsie

Access Supports • Poughkeepsie, NY

7d

About The Position

We work with a variety of individuals from all walks of life who are experiencing life stressors or mental illness. In addition, we work with a diverse population, including children in which we practice in a family therapy model. Individuals interning within this clinic setting will have exposure to many individuals with varying levels of needs. This clinical internship position will offer students the opportunity to take their education even further with direct individual support through therapy, assessments, and treatment planning. This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be second year Master’s level or advanced first year Master's level students studying Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.To be considered for an internship placement with Access, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, your degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the Access program(s) of interest to you.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship.
• Applicants must also be second year Master’s level or advanced first year Master's level students studying Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff.
• Second year Master’s level Social Work student.
• Second year Mental Health Counseling student.
• Advanced first year Master's level Social Work student.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail.
• Previous behavioral health or clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate/assist in Psycho-educational, rehabilitation, and recovery groups.
• Facilitate/assist in counseling groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Conduct intakes and complete Psychosocial and other assessments.
• Responsible for caseload appropriate for the student’s experience level and education level.
• Responsible for all required documentation associated with caseload (i.e., monthly summary notes, individual session notes, Individual Recovery Plans with program participants, required assessments, etc.).
• Participate in treatment planning, as well as transferring and closing client files.
• Opportunity to participate in clinical modalities, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Opportunity to participate in/conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Gain experience in managing behavioral health documentation.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees