Master's Level Intern: Adult Outpatient- 6876
Community Health Resources
Location
Manchester, Connecticut
Quick overview
Interns will gain firsthand experience and training in psychiatric and substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment within the Adult Outpatient program. This includes participation in assessment, consultation, and various forms of treatment such as individual, couples, group, and family therapy, alongside medication evaluation and monitoring.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program within a mental health field to qualify for this internship. Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment is preferred but not mandatory, and a valid driver's license is required.
Job description
Internship type
Internship - Master's Level
Hours/Schedule: 15 hours
Program/Location: Adult Outpatient, Manchester CT
About the program: Adult outpatient
The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring
Agency overview
Community Health Resources is the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma.
MISSION
Our mission is to help adults, children and families find real hope for the challenges of real life through an array of community based mental health, substance use, child welfare, supportive housing, foster care, prevention and wellness services, and integrated care. Our name embodies our commitment to community based care, instilling hope for a healthy, happy and productive future, and utilizing all available resources to achieve change. CHR is proud to provide services that achieve real quality with real results.
Program outline
By participating as a Master’s Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.
Qualifications
Education
Must be enrolled in a master’s degree program in mental health field.
Experience
Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license
- Why intern at chr?
- With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation!
- Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
- Make a difference in our community
- Earn school credit
- Flexible hours
- And much more…!
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.