Master's Level Intern: Roots to Recovery- 6896
Community Health Resources
Location
Windham, Connecticut
Quick overview
Interns will gain firsthand experience and training in psychiatric and substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment within a residential setting. This includes participation in assessment, consultation, and various forms of therapy including individual, couples, group, and family treatment, alongside medication evaluation and monitoring.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program within a mental health field. 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
PROGRAM: Roots to Recovery
Site location: Willimantic, CT
Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM, flexible
About the program: Roots to recovery
- A Holistic Approach to Substance Use Treatment (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to continue building upon their recovery skills.
- R2R is located in Willimantic.
- There are 14 beds and it is a 90 day maximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance abuse treatment program.
- Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency room staff and/or detox programs.
- Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted.
- Clients cannot work during their stay but can start looking for work 3 weeks prior to program completion.
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.