PROS Intern - Middletown

Access: Supports for Living • Middletown, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
Location: Middletown, NY
Hours: Flexible within following time frame, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pay: Unpaid
PROS is a Community Rehabilitation and support program to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities. These include: wellness self-management, benefits and financial management, leisure planning, and skill development to manage symptoms and practice life skills. This program offers intensive rehabilitation services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life roles, and to reduce the risk of relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be first or second year master’s level students studying Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
To be considered for an internship placement with Access, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, your degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the Access program(s) of interest to you.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship.
• Applicants must also be first or second year master’s level students studying Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff
• First or second year Master’s level Social Work or Mental Health Counseling student.
• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for moderate-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow individuals
• Work alongside individuals within 3 feet
• Occasional lifting of > _15+ pounds

Responsibilities

• Facilitate/assist in Psycho-educational, rehabilitation, and recovery groups.
• Facilitate/assist in counseling groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Conduct intakes and complete Psychosocial and other assessments.
• Responsible for caseload appropriate for the student’s experience level and education level.
• Responsible for all required documentation associated with caseload (i.e., monthly summary notes, individual session notes, Individual Recovery Plans with program participants, required assessments, etc.).
• Participate in treatment planning, as well as transferring and closing client files.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern