At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.

Location: Kingston, NY

Hours: Flexible within following time frame, 9:30am-6pm

Pay: Unpaid

We work with a variety of individuals from all walks of life who are experiencing life stressors or mental illness. In addition, we work with a diverse population, including children in which we practice in a family therapy model. Individuals interning within this clinic setting will have exposure to many individuals with varying levels of needs. This clinical internship position will offer students the opportunity to take their education even further with direct individual support through therapy, assessments, and treatment planning.

This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be second year master’s level students studying Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.

To be considered for an internship placement with Access, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, your degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the Access program(s) of interest to you.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate/assist in completing Intial Assessments and corresponding assessements/screening tools, (PHQ-9, GAD 7, NIDA Quick Screen, Social Determinant of Health, Vocational/Educational Screenings, CSSR-S, Stanely Brown Safety Plan etc.). 
• Facilitate/assist in counseling groups and individual counseling sessions. 
• Responsible for caseload appropriate for the student’s experience level and education level.
• Responsible for all required documentation associated with caseload (i.e., monthly summary notes, individual session notes, Individual Recovery Plans with program participants, required assessments, etc.). 
• Participate in treatment planning, as well as transferring and closing client files.
• Assessing for referral needs and assisting with facilitating referral process.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Opportunity to participate in clinical modalities, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
• Opportunity to work with walk-in clients in Urgent Care.
• Gain experience in managing behavioral health documentation.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail.
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff.
• Non-judgmental and empathic support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Second year Master’s level Social Work, marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling student.
• Previous behavioral health or clinical experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for moderate-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow individuals
• Work alongside individuals within 3 feet
• Occasional lifting of > _15+ pounds

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