Mental Health Apprentice
About The Position
Pecan Valley Centers has been approved for a grant to be used as a paid internship. The selected apprentices will play a vital role in supporting direct services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder. This position is funded through August 31, 2027. Incumbent may work up to 20 hours per week. Applicants must be enrolled in an onsite (not online) bachelor's level or higher degree program in a field relating to human, behavioral, or social sciences. If this apprenticeship/internship will be used for course credit, there must be an affiliation agreement between the school and Pecan Valley Centers.
Requirements
- Aptitude for working with people who have diagnoses of bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder as well as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and other psychotic disorders.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited onsite (not online) bachelor's level or higher degree program in a field relating to human, behavioral, or social sciences.
- If this apprenticeship/internship will be used for course credit, there must be an affiliation agreement between the school and Pecan Valley Centers.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation services to people with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Counseling (if a master's or licensed level intern).
- Accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, progress, and goals under supervision.
- Updating demographic data.
- Providing uniform assessments.
- Collaborating with individuals served to develop person-centered service/recovery plans.
- Providing rehabilitation skills-training and documentation of services delivered in accordance with individual need and Medicaid standards.
- Fostering trust and rapport with clients through consistent, person-centered interactions.
- Participating in outreach efforts.
- Providing psychoeducation to clients and families about available resources and treatment options.
- Providing training in skills that primarily focus on furthering an Individual's independent living, community skills and overall wellness and recovery.
- Promoting community integration, increased stability within the community as well as an improved quality of life and implementation of self-determination for individuals served, as appropriate.
- Providing activities and skills-training designed to address barriers and strengths related to an Individual's recovery and wellness.
- Conducting skills-training and support both in person and online/remote.
- Observing and learning techniques for de-escalation and participating in developing crisis prevention plans as part of the treatment team.
- Maintaining internship requirements during the internship role at the Center.
- Shadowing and reverse shadowing with a staff of case managers, counselors, and intake Qualified Mental Health Professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
