Community Support Program Student - Intern (Unpaid) (2895)
About The Position
Our community support programs are a state-certified community support program (CSP) that serves individuals with serious mental illness diverted from the criminal justice system. The goal of a CSP is to assist consumers with achieving and maintaining psychiatric stability and stabilization in community settings. The services provided include Supportive Psychotherapy, assessment, diagnosis, medication administration and management, assessment of symptoms and effects and side effects of medication, symptom management support, substance use assessment and counseling, group therapy, advocacy, case management, assistance with all areas of daily living including financial, benefits, vocational, educational, housing, spirituality, family, social recreational, self-care, home care, and many other tasks as necessary to assist consumers with successful community living. CSP services are provided primarily in community-based settings with the individual. Services include transporting consumers to appointments at the office and in the community. Time spent in the office is spent in meetings and doing clinical charting. 80% of the work is done in community settings with consumers. Staff and students receive mileage reimbursement for using their vehicles for the work. There are a few agency vehicles but staff and students are expected to have access to a personal vehicle for use in the internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Journey Mental Health Center upholds a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) that guides our daily operations. We foster a caring community for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging. We prioritize delivering services that are centered around ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all. We are dedicated to demonstrating courage and initiative within our agency and community to actively dismantle structural oppression for all affected communities.
Requirements
- Masters Only
- Preferred fields of study: Behavioral Health Fields, Medical & Nursing
- Must have valid driver license with good driving history, car insurance and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to pass criminal/caregiver background check
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Curious.
- Consistency.
- Responsible.
- Active Learner.
- Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Interested in working side by side with consumers and helping them with whatever they need help with.
Responsibilities
- Inters in CSP programs, including CSP, provide CSP services to individuals with severe mental illness diverted from the criminal justice system.
- Students could potentially provide any of the services listed above-with training and support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
