Intern (Social Work, Counseling) Central Region

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Ohio is seeking interns in Social Work and Counseling to gain hands-on experience in community-based behavioral health. You will work with licensed professionals to support individuals, families, groups, and communities in homes and local settings.

Responsibilities include emotional support, resource linkage, treatment planning, documentation, HIPAA compliance, and supervision; candidates should be enrolled in an undergrad/grad program and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion, empathy and a nonjudgmental approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and active listening to clients.
• Link clients with community resources and advocate for socioeconomic equality.
• Participate in creating and executing treatment plans.
• Maintain client records and documentation.
• Administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and phone calls.
• Comply with HIPAA Regulations.
• Use Trauma Informed Care Model.
• Conduct research on social issues and relevant resources.
• Attend meetings with clients, families, and service providers as required.
• Participate in supervision and training sessions.
• Reflect on experiences and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.
• Interns at the clinical level will provide assessment and diagnosis under supervision.

Skills

Active listening

Motivational interviewing

Resource linkage

Advocacy

Treatment planning

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Trauma-Informed Care

Research

Client meetings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in undergraduate/graduate/certificate program

Job description

Integrated Service for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is an innovative, community-oriented organization dedicated to promoting mental health and overall well-being. Our team provides compassionate, personalized support to individuals and families in Southeast and Central Ohio, meeting them in their homes and communities to connect them with the resources they need.

Our comprehensive range of services includes behavioral health treatment, as well as other support programs that are tailored to each person's unique needs. We work closely with local partners to foster healthy individuals and communities.

At ISBH, we believe in a collaborative approach to care, empowering our clients to take an active role in their own journey toward wellness. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to all those who seek our services.

Intern (Social Work, Counseling) Central Region

US, OH, Athens, US, OH, Lancaster, US, OH, Columbus

We are seeking Interns!
Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking County

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve Southeast and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

As an intern, you will work closely with licensed Social Workers, Counselors, Community Behavioral Health Workers, and other professionals to gain practical experience in the Behavioral Health field. You will provide support to Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities and assist with various tasks to enhance their behavioral health and well-being.

What You’ll Do (Duties/Responsibilities):

• Provide emotional support, active listening, and motivational interviewing.
• Link clients with available community resources and advocate for the advancement of socioeconomic equality.
• Participate in creating and executing treatment plans.
• Maintain client records and documentation.
• Administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and phone calls.
• Comply with HIPAA Regulations.
• Use Trauma Trauma-Informed Care Model.
• Conduct research on social issues and relevant resources.
• Attend meetings with clients, families, and service providers as required.
• Participate in supervision and training sessions.
• Reflect on experiences and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.
• Interns at the clinical level will provide assessment and diagnosis of disorders in accordance with diagnostic criteria in DSM-5.
• Interns at the clinical level will provide treatment of mental health disorders with evidence-based interventions.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach.
• Basic knowledge of boundaries, human services-related principles, and ethics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different client populations and settings.

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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