Master's Level Intern: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 6718 (LCSW supervision provided!)
Community Health Resources
Location
Manchester, Connecticut
Quick overview
Interns will gain firsthand experience and training related to clinical mental health and substance abuse evaluation and treatment. This includes providing services such as assessment, working on independent living skills, and medication evaluation and monitoring for adults with serious persistent mental illness.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a mental health field and possess a valid driver's license. Prior demonstrated experience in mental health treatment is preferred but not mandatory for consideration.
Job description
Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!
Internship type
Internship - Master's Level
Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 20 hours/week TBD (based on program/student availability)
Program/Location
Assertive Community Treatment Team, Manchester *this is a community-based internship which requires travel to clients
About the program
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) *Click here to learn more about the program! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxA0M6u5a50]
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.
Program outline
By participating as a Master's Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to clinical mental health & substance abuse evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, working on independent living skills, outreach treatment services 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.