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UMass Memorial Medical Center · 1 month ago

Community Healthlink Intern - Behavioral Health

Worcester, MA Community Healthlink

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$15/hr - $15.50/hr

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to exceptional patient care and leading-edge research. The Community Healthlink Intern will engage in field training to observe and provide therapeutic interventions in various settings, assisting with assessments, treatment plans, and case management.

Health CareMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides clinical support as defined by the level of care and service needs of the population served. Specific treatment expectations are defined by licensing and accreditation standards for each level of care and internship expectations as agreed upon between the student, school, and program

Assists with comprehensive assessments consistent with needs of the population served

Collaborates on the development of treatment plans consistent with regulations as required by the funder/licensor. Participates in treatment planning conferences

Provides case management through brief therapeutic 1:1 interventions to coordinate aftercare referrals and discharge planning consistent with regulations and the level of care. Consults and collaborates with collateral contacts and providers as appropriate for the level of care

Coordinates and facilitates individual or group interventions to address the clinical needs of the needs of the population served

Assists in tracking grant goals

Gathers information from clients and data entry per grant requirements

Contributes to infrastructure development to support sustainability

Participates in training opportunities

Participates on a CHL committee

Identifies and carries out a special project

Performs other related duties

Qualification

Behavioral health interventionsCase managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWillingness to learnInterest in health equityTeamworkDetail oriented

Required

Undergraduate student must be in a Bachelor's degree program in social work, counseling, public health, or related field. Or may be a practicum student in a Masters or Doctoral degree level program in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related program

Some positions require a current valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes

For MCI programs, a current valid US-issued driver's license and reliable transportation for work related purposes

Strong communication and organizational skills

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Able to effectively work alone, and as part of a team

Undergraduate student must be in their 3rd or 4th year of completing a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, public health, or related field

Interest in health equity and serving marginalized communities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Able to effectively work alone, and as part of a team

Available during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)- number of hours per week are negotiable

Must be able to remain seated for extended periods of time

Must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medicals codes or alarms)

Must be able to work on a computer 80% of the shift

Benefits

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Company

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Umass Memorial Medical Center is the clinical partner of UMass Medical School and the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. It is a sub-organization of UMass Memorial Health Care.

Founded in 1998

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org

H1B Sponsorship

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