Community Healthlink Intern - Behavioral Health

UMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. The Community Healthlink Intern in Behavioral Health will engage in field training, providing therapeutic interventions and support under supervision, while collaborating on treatment plans and case management activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support as defined by the level of care and service needs of the population served. Specific treatment expectations are defined by licensing and accreditation standards for each level of care and internship expectations as agreed upon between the student, school, and program
• Assists with comprehensive assessments consistent with needs of the population served
• Collaborates on the development of treatment plans consistent with regulations as required by the funder/licensor. Participates in treatment planning conferences
• Provides case management through brief therapeutic 1:1 interventions to coordinate aftercare referrals and discharge planning consistent with regulations and the level of care. Consults and collaborates with collateral contacts and providers as appropriate for the level of care
• Coordinates and facilitates individual or group interventions to address the clinical needs of the needs of the population served
• Assists in tracking grant goals
• Gathers information from clients and data entry per grant requirements
• Contributes to infrastructure development to support sustainability
• Participates in training opportunities
• Participates on a CHL committee
• Identifies and carries out a special project
• Performs other related duties

Skills

• Undergraduate student must be in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, counseling, public health, or related field
• Or may be a practicum student in a Masters or Doctoral degree level program in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related program
• Some positions require a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes
• For MCI programs, a current valid US-issued driver's license and reliable transportation for work related purposes
• Undergraduate student must be in their 3rd or 4th year of completing a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, public health, or related field
• Interest in health equity and serving marginalized communities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Willingness to learn
• Able to effectively work alone, and as part of a team
• Available during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)- number of hours per week are negotiable
• Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds

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