Gateway Community Support Program student intern (unpaid) (2973)
About The Position
Gateway is a state-certified community support program (CSP) that serves adults diagnosed with serious mental illness who reside in Dane County and whose illness has led to disruption and/or impairment in various aspects of independent living. The goal of a CSP is to assist clients 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 clients with successful community living. CSP services are provided primarily in community-based settings with the individual. Services include transporting clients to appointments at the office and activities in the community. Time spent in the office is spent in meetings and doing clinical charting. Much of the work is done in community settings with clients. Duties/Responsibilities: Interns in CSP programs provide CSP services to individuals with severe mental illness who reside in the community. Students could potentially provide any of the services listed above with training and support.
Requirements
- Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) & Masters
- Must have valid drivers license and a favorable driving record
- Position requires general computer skills, as all contacts are documented in Journey’s electronic health record.
- Interns will need to be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and possess qualities such as flexibility, adaptability, and curiosity.
- Experience and/or knowledge of/with psychiatric conditions, medications, and therapy techniques is helpful but is not required.
- Minimum hours per week is eight hours.
- Due to the nature of our work, ability to begin day at 8:00am is essential for interns to be integrated into the team and preference is for at least six hours on site.
Nice To Haves
- Access to a vehicle for work
- Familiarity with Apple computers and Microsoft 365 is helpful but not required for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- provide CSP services to individuals with severe mental illness who reside in the community
- 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
