Undergraduate Intern – Children’s Programs
About The Position
Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive, high-energy organization that uses a state-of-the-art, person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinics. We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and empathetic intern to join our Children’s General Outpatient (CGOP) team. You will assist CGOP clinicians with facilitating youth summer camp day programs at local Newport County YMCA locations. This role is an 11-week internship, with 40 hours weekly. This internship will allow you to learn about Newport Mental Health's person-centered approach to care and will allow the individual to gain hands-on clinical experience with children and adolescents in a summer camp setting. This role will allow the intern to support any behavioral or mental health challenges of campers, assisting in making referrals to Newport Mental Health when applicable, and to serve as the link between the YMCA and Newport Mental Health.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s level program or higher at an accredited college or university.
- Major/concentration in early childhood education or psychology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Check in and out daily with Camp Director.
- Be prepared to enthusiastically engage in all camp activities, water play, outdoor sports, etc.
- Work with children experiencing behavioral health (e.g. depression, anxiety, ADHD) challenges.
- Support camper’s engagement in camp activities.
- Support social-emotional learning opportunities with campers.
- Provide support to staff (often high school aged staff) working with children experiencing behavioral health challenges, especially de-escalation support.
- As directed by Camp Director, support in coordinating care with NMH, especially MRSS and CGOP.
- Follow YMCA Camp Protocols at all times, particularly during behavioral health emergencies.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
- Attend trainings and meetings as assigned.
- Adhere to safety policies including participation in fire/disaster drills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
