Clinical Intern

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: Middletown, NYOther potential locations available in Orange County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, Columbia County, Green County, Westchester County, and Rockland County.Pay: UnpaidHours: Flexible within the following time frame, Monday - Friday 8am-6pmSome programs offer more or less flexible hours; however, we do not offer opportunities on the weekends.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 Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling students.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.Potential programs for an internship placement include Clinic, PROS, Urgent Care, IDD Clinical, OnTrackNY, ACT, or Family Services.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: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.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:First or Second year Social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling student.Previous behavioral health or clinical experience is preferred.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 long-periods of timeAble to work in open space floor planMust be capable to move throughout work dayWork alongside co-workers within 3 feetMust be able to move in tight spacesOccasional lifting of > _15+ poundsAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans