Intern - Mobile Crisis

The Opportunity Alliance • Portland, ME

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About The Position

Internship - MOBILE Program Schools have the internship details and must refer students to [email protected] prior to applying for this position. This intern role is with Mobile Crisis at The Opportunity Alliance. There is a possibility of a shared internship with mobile and the Maine Crisis Line. Type of placement: First and second year master's social work, second year LCPC, senior year undergraduate (any related, especially social work) Characteristics desired in intern: Curiosity, desire to work as a team, ability to work independently, interest in crisis intervention/assessment, flexibility. What intern will learn: Learn suicide assessment and crisis intervention skills. Gain knowledge of community resources. Participate in treatment planning. Develop clinical documentation skills. Navigating the mental health system Working in a multidisiplinary team setting Develop advocacy skills. Gain first hand experience is working with individuals in mental health crisis Individual counseling and family work – 2nd year MSW, LCPC interns only. Schools have the internship details and must refer students to [email protected] prior to applying for this position. Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to: (offered to full-time and part-time employees) Generous paid time off accrual 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost Dental and Vision insurance options Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible) Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits Who we are… The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”. Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service: Mental Health & Wellness Community Building Family & Early Childhood Education Economic Resources ____________________________________________________________ If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application. Thank you! To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability. The Opportunity Alliance envisions a community in which all people in Maine have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs, safe and stable housing, effective and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment, and basic needs supports. Why Work for TOA Employee Testimonials Explore our Benefits For general inquiries: [email protected] Administrative Office: 50 Lydia Lane South Portland, ME 04106

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity
• Desire to work as a team
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in crisis intervention/assessment
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees