Master's Level Intern: Community Support Program- 6856

Community Health Resources • Manchester, CT

28d

About The Position

The Community Support Program is a community-based rehab model designed to
assist persons with serious mental illness to live independently.
Community Support Specialists provide assistance with learning skills to live
independently, accessing community resources, finding appropriate and affordable
housing, receipt of entitlements, linking with appropriate treatment sources,
coordination of care with collateral providers, assistance with money management
(including representative payee or conservatorship, if necessary) and any other
goals they have for their recovery. Community Support Specialists can function
as a liaison with services to the state acute care facility as well as general
hospitals as necessary. Community Support Specialists attempt to teach clients
the skills necessary for that individual to meet their own needs. Community
Support Specialists provide advocacy services for their clients to receive
appropriate clinical services, housing benefits and human rights. The Community
Support Program can be time limited or long-term, based on the needs/LOCUS score
of the client.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in mental health field.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.

Benefits

• With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation!
• Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
• Make a difference in our community
• Earn school credit
• Flexible hours
• And much more…!

What This Job Offers

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