Outreach: Building Healthy Lives · 1 day ago
Internship
Roosevelt, NY, US
Internship
Onsite
InternOutreach Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that helps individuals address issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders. The Intern will gain hands-on experience working closely with counseling professionals, conducting assessments, providing counseling services, and managing caseloads for clients with mental health disorders.
Addiction TreatmentHealth CareNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments, intakes and participate in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations
Complete necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and as appropriate, assist in development of treatment plan
Facilitate admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit
Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner
Manage all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions
Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences. Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner and inform Program leadership (Director, Asst
Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines
Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings
Develop and maintain positive relationships with referents and other collateral contacts (i.e., Probation, Parole, CPS, managed care, E.A.P.’s, courts, etc.) through timely written, phone, computerized or other responses
Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services
Conduct toxicology testing as needed
Oversee and/or coordinates care with managed care organizations of identified clients who need either direct or indirect case supervision from a licensed mental health counselor
Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to effectively handle the volume of work
Address program issues with the Program Coordinator, which pertain to strategic objectives, annual plan and overall delivery of services. Participate in and support agency quality improvement programs; support actions to improve care and services based on outcome data
Identify, plan and implement appropriate activities under the director of the Program Coordinator
Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in human services, behavioral health social work and mental health, or related field required
Company
Outreach: Building Healthy Lives
Outreach, a non-profit organization, is a premier provider and champion of quality, life-changing drug and alcohol abuse treatment and training services in New York City and Long Island.
Founded in 1980
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mary Brite, LCSW
Chief Compliance Officer
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