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: Mount Vernon, NY

Hours: Flexible within following time frame, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Pay: Unpaid

PROS is a Community Rehabilitation and support program to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities. These include: wellness self-management, benefits and financial management, leisure planning, and skill development to manage symptoms and practice life skills. This program offers intensive rehabilitation services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life roles, and to reduce the risk of relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing, or involvement with the criminal justice system.

This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be first or second year master’s level students studying Social Work 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 Psycho-educational, rehabilitation, and recovery groups.
• Facilitate/assist in counseling groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Conduct intakes and complete Psychosocial and other assessments.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Opportunity to participate in clinical modalities, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Opportunity to participate in/conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Gain experience in managing behavioral health documentation.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• First or second year Master’s level Social Work or Mental Health Counseling student.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

• 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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