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 the following time frame, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Pay: Unpaid

Our CASAC interns work with clients suffering from substance misuse disorders in our outpatient Program Clinic in Mt. Vernon, Westchester County. CASAC interns apply their knowledge of substance use disorders and that of co-occurring disorders. You will evaluate and monitor clients, screen for signs and symptoms of substance use disorders, provide support during recovery, and implement treatment plans, offer emotional support.  The CASAC interns adhere to the NYS OASAS Scope of Practice Rules and are involved in the 12 Core Functions of an Addiction Counselor when working with agency clients and the community.

This position requires that applicants be enrolled in an education and training program that will grant them credit hours for their internship.  Applicants must also be CASAC(T) students.

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

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Performs substance use assessments, collaborates with case managers to identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance use related goals and develop a comprehensive service plan.
• Provides substance use counseling and support services to clients.
• Facilitates weekly substance use groups including harm reduction and relapse prevention.
• Performs crisis intervention, assessment, advocacy, referral, and case planning.
• Participates in weekly supervision with his/her supervisor, teem meetings and case reviews.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Patriciate in weekly supervision.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competency at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current CASAC(T) student.

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
• Occasional lifting of > _15+ pounds