Master's Level Intern: Community Support Program- 6856

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Saratoga (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hands-on experience

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A community-based health organization in Saratoga is looking for a Master's Level Intern for its Community Support Program. This part-time internship offers 20 hours per week to assist individuals with serious mental illness in learning independent living skills and accessing community resources. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master's degree program in a mental health field, and prior experience in mental health treatment is preferred. Flexible hours and opportunities for career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in mental health field.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with skills for independent living.
• Provide advocacy services for clients' clinical needs.
• Coordinate care and link clients to community resources.

Skills

Experience in mental health treatment

Demonstrated ability to assist individuals

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in a Master's degree program in mental health

Job description

Master's Level Intern: Community Support Program- 6856

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: MASTE006856

Posted: February 26, 2026

Part-Time

Locations

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Center Street I
487 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040, USA

Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!

INTERNSHIP TYPE: Internship - Master's Level

HOURS/SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support Program, Manchester, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Community Support Program

The Community Support Program is a community-based rehab model designed to assist persons with serious mental illness to live independently. Community Support Specialists provide assistance with learning skills to live independently, accessing community resources, finding appropriate and affordable housing, receipt of entitlements, linking with appropriate treatment sources, coordination of care with collateral providers, assistance with money management (including representative payee or conservatorship, if necessary) and any other goals they have for their recovery. Community Support Specialists can function as a liaison with services to the state acute care facility as well as general hospitals as necessary. Community Support Specialists attempt to teach clients the skills necessary for that individual to meet their own needs. Community Support Specialists provide advocacy services for their clients to receive appropriate clinical services, housing benefits and human rights. The Community Support Program can be time limited or long-term, based on the needs/LOCUS score of the client.

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

By participating as a Master's Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to clinical mental health & substance abuse evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, working on independent living skills, outreach treatment services and medication evaluation and monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in mental health field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license

WHY INTERN AT CHR?

• With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation!
• Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
• Make a difference in our community
• Flexible hours
• And much more…!

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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