Community Programs Intern

Description

Position Summary

Pearl Health Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated CBRS, STAD, and Respite Services Intern to support individuals and families who are awaiting permanent behavioral health services or who may otherwise have limited access to services.

Under the direction, training, and ongoing supervision of qualified Pearl Health Clinic staff, the intern will assist with appropriate community-based behavioral health, skill-building, group, and respite activities within the intern's education, training, demonstrated competency, and assigned scope of responsibility.

The purpose of this internship is to provide meaningful, short-term support to eligible clients while they await ongoing services, while also providing the intern with supervised, practical experience in behavioral health and community-based services.

The intern will not independently diagnose, assess, authorize, develop, modify, or determine medical necessity for services; independently establish treatment plans; or represent themselves as an independently credentialed behavioral health professional. All services and activities will be performed within the intern's assigned role and under the supervision and oversight required by Pearl Health Clinic policy and applicable Idaho Medicaid, Magellan, state, federal, and professional requirements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

· Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, an academic or training program related to social work, psychology, counseling, behavioral health, human services, education, or a related field; or demonstrated relevant experience and interest in behavioral health/community services.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to establish appropriate professional relationships with clients.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

· Ability to document services and observations accurately.

· Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and sound judgment.

· Ability to work independently while appropriately seeking supervision.

· Commitment to treating clients with dignity, respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

Preferred Qualifications

· Previous experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health, developmental, emotional, or social challenges.

· Coursework or training in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or a related field.

· Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, or individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

· Familiarity with community resources and behavioral health systems.

· Current CPR/First Aid certification, if required for assigned duties.