Intern (Social Work, Counseling) Central Region

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A community-oriented behavioral health organization is seeking interns to provide support to clients and enhance their well-being through various tasks. Interns will work with licensed professionals and participate in treatment planning. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and enrollment in an educational program. The organization offers a supportive environment with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of boundaries and ethics.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different client populations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and motivational interviewing.
• Link clients with community resources and advocate for equality.
• Participate in treatment plan execution and maintain client records.
• Conduct research on social issues and relevant resources.
• 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 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program

Job description

We are seeking Interns!

Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking County

Join our team! 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 southeastern 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-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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/

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.