PROS Intern

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Morrisonville, NY

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About The Position

The PROS Intern will gain hands-on experience in a community-based mental health rehabilitation program serving adults living with serious mental illness. Under the supervision of qualified clinical and rehabilitation staff, the intern will observe and participate in recovery-oriented services designed to help individuals achieve their personal goals related to employment, education, housing, wellness, and community integration. This internship provides exposure to psychiatric rehabilitation, group facilitation, case coordination, recovery planning, and multidisciplinary behavioral health services while supporting participants in their recovery journey.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Sociology, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in behavioral health, psychiatric rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Successful completion of BHSN onboarding requirements, including background screening as applicable.
• Attendance at BHSN's required three-day orientation program.
• Compliance with all agency, OMH, HIPAA, and program-specific requirements.
• Internship schedule determined in collaboration with the educational institution, student, and BHSN supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Observe and participate in individual and group rehabilitation services.
• Assist with psychoeducational, wellness, recovery, and skill-building groups.
• Learn about psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practices.
• Observe comprehensive assessments and recovery planning processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
• Gain exposure to OMH regulations and PROS service delivery requirements.
• Assist with participant engagement activities and community integration opportunities.
• Observe care coordination efforts with healthcare providers, housing agencies, vocational programs, and community resources.
• Learn documentation standards and electronic health record practices.
• Develop professional communication and therapeutic engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in supervision meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Complete internship assignments and learning objectives established by their educational institution.
• Participate in program activities and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Complete required onboarding, compliance training, and orientation requirements.
• Adhere to all BHSN policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed