Spring 2027 Student Intern Volunteer - Schwartz Center

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc•Lexington, KY

11d

About The Position

Student Intern Volunteers will apply knowledge and skills acquired in school under experienced supervision in a community mental health setting to increase their knowledge in specific targeted services aligned with educational requirements. Interns in this position will be matched to departments and supervisors based on their education track, career goals, and the program's academic needs. Interns will apply critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, completion of detail-oriented tasks, and practical communication skills to complete assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor, master's, or doctoral program.
Upcoming enrollment in a course that involves an internship, externship, or practicum experience.
Current New Vista team member who has completed the probationary period. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for individuals allowed to engage in hybrid internships that will enable completion of more than half of the required hours using current employment position and activities.
Valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, proof of current auto insurance
Must be enrolled in a program that will allow placements (internship, externship, or practicum) at places of employment.

Responsibilities

Observe and shadow qualified supervising staff engaging in services or programming
Communicate effectively with team members and identified collateral sources
Participate in regular staff meetings deemed appropriate by your internship supervisor
Utilize required tools and assessments when working on assigned projects, clients, or initiatives
Review existing work and update as required
Research evidence-based practices for projects or assignments as assigned
Assess and integrate historical, psychosocial, and medical information into a client's individualized treatment
Utilize the required documentation tools to manage client services and authorizations to meet medical necessity standards
Deliver evidenced-based services that provide effective treatment and/or communication of necessary conditions in individuals and families
Monitor the need for continuation of services and/or change in level of intensity of services
Manage situations involving client risk and provide crisis services to help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability
Collaborate with client, family (if appropriate) and treatment team to develop treatment goals