Intern | Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program
About The Position
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program is seeking passionate, engaging, and motivated interns to join our team. The ACT Program is an evidenced based, nationally known service delivery model, providing comprehensive community-based treatment for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The ACT Team is comprised of highly skilled professionals in the disciplines of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance abuse counseling, case management, supported employment, peer support, and counseling psychology. Team members partner with individuals in their homes, on the job, and in community settings to promote meeting individual recovery goals and community integration. Since 1958, Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) has been a trusted non-profit provider of essential human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. With over 30 programs and a commitment to evidence-based care, LVF continues to evolve to meet community needs. LVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that respects and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure a discrimination and harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a master’s program in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy.
- A valid driver's license and willingness to drive to locations throughout Bucks County
- You must have a clean driving record.
- Ability to attend team meeting, currently 9:30am – 10:30am, on days assigned to internship site.
- Availability to work at least 16 hours per week and commit to at least 2 semesters.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the internship, with or without accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Be a part of a multi-disciplinary team providing supportive services to adults.
- Learn from a variety of professionals and utilize your classroom work in a variety of settings with adults ages 18 to 65.
- Learn to work in a “mobile” program delivering services across settings.
- Lead focus groups for the individuals in the program and learn group facilitation techniques.
- Learn documentation skills in an electronic health record.
Benefits
- Weekly individual supervision with licensed clinicians
- Experience working with a wide variety of populations using different treatment modalities.
- Access to an online training database where you can seek out clinical training.
- A supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
