Comprehensive Community Services Clinical Intern

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is seeking a Social Work or Counseling intern to support the clinical aspects of onboarding consumers into the CCS program. The intern will work within Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) CCS and provide support, technical assistance, and quality assistance to CCS branch offices.

The internship requires a minimum of 16 hours per week for at least two semesters. Direct clinical hours are not provided for this placement. The position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six months of appointment and maintain that residency during incumbency. Applicants must upload an updated resume and a cover letter outlining their experience.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid United States driver’s license and insurance, both maintainable throughout employment.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Social Work, Rehab Psychology, Human Services, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of Behavioral Health experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Comfortable using databases and Electronic Health Records.
• Willing and able to travel within the community up to 5% of the time.
• Able to establish Wisconsin State residency within six months of appointment and maintain residency during incumbency.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and screening via the CCS phone line, including speaking with potential CCS referrals, screening for eligibility, and assigning referrals to Care Coordination agencies.
• Attend CCS meetings and trainings, including meetings that support understanding of community-based services, CCS Thursday Staffing’s, MHP, All Provider, and other meetings or trainings as assigned.
• Audit paperwork and charts and run reports to support agencies, MHP/SAP, and leadership.
• Inform staff of items that need to be completed.
• Assist in the quarterly auditing process.
• Receive ongoing scheduled supervision from a direct supervisor or licensed staff member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern