Alternative Wellness Services · 4 months ago
Behavioral Health Homes Internship - Biddeford & Portland
419 Biddeford
Internship
Onsite
InternAlternative Wellness Services (AWS) is offering a Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Care Coordinator Internship designed for students and emerging professionals seeking hands-on experience in behavioral health case management. Interns will support clients facing severe mental health challenges by assisting with resource navigation, crisis intervention, and advocacy while developing essential skills in communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Health CareMedicalMental HealthWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Shadow and assist in carrying a small caseload of individuals receiving BHH services
Observe and participate in psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and strengths
Support the development of individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and evidence-based interventions
Assist with supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination under the guidance of licensed professionals
Learn to advocate for clients and connect them with appropriate services to meet their health, housing, employment, and social support needs
Practice goal setting and community resource referrals in collaboration with clients and supervisors
Assist with timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with state and agency standards
Gain exposure to Medicaid, state regulations, and quality assurance measures
Participate in case reviews, audits, and regulatory compliance monitoring as a learning opportunity
Attend and participate in weekly individual supervision and biweekly group supervision sessions
Engage in ongoing training in case management, crisis intervention, and behavioral health best practices
Attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions to observe team-based care in practice
Set internship learning goals focused on clinical decision-making, cultural competency, and ethical practice
Learn how to identify and access local, state, and federal resources for client referrals
Develop advocacy skills to assist clients with housing, healthcare, employment, and social services
Support clients in achieving independence through goal-setting and community integration
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check, Child Protective Services (CPS) check, and verification against state and federal suspension and debarment lists
Current or provisional MHRT/C certification is required to engage in direct client work. Interns without certification may shadow client interactions under supervision
Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with community resources (housing, healthcare, social services)
Exposure to or coursework in clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes)
Ability to work independently while maintaining professional boundaries and applying trauma-informed care principles
Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred
Prior experience in case management, behavioral health, or social services is preferred but not required
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems are preferred
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and telehealth-based) to engage with clients and interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement is provided for agency-related travel.
Company
Alternative Wellness Services
Alternative Wellness Services is a healthcare center that offers mental health counseling and substance use support services.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase