Intern - Mental Health (JPA) (Fall)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,947 - 41,227; Part time

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is offering an internship for mental health services in its Department of Corrections. The selected intern will work in adult correctional facilities, conducting assessments and providing therapy.

Applicants must be pursuing a master’s degree in fields like counseling or social work. The position provides valuable experience in a unique setting, fostering both professional and personal growth.

This opportunity emphasizes the importance of mental health within the correctional system.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Preference for Junior/Senior year standing.
• Residents of South Dakota are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services in adult correctional facilities.
• Assess offender's behavioral health needs.
• Conduct group and individual therapy sessions.

Skills

Mental health services

Behavioral health assessment

Group therapy

Individual counseling

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy

Job description

Position Overview

Session: Fall (September - December)

Position Title: Intern - Mental Health (JPA)

Hiring Manager: Kendall Hill

Agency: Department of Corrections - Behavioral Health

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Minimum Salary: $25.47 per hour

Applicant Requirements

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester.

Position Description

The purpose of the mental health intern is to provide mental health services in the adult correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections. Duties include assessment of offender's behavioral health needs, providing groups, individual sessions, treatment plans, and documentation.

Qualifications

Applicant must be pursuing a master’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.

All students are encouraged to apply; preference may be given to applicants with a standing of Junior/Senior year, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Additional Information

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"