Master's Level Intern: Community Support Program- 7028

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Opportunity for career growth

Non-profit work experience

Job summary

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Master's Level Intern for its Community Support Program in Manchester, CT. This role offers the chance to gain experience in clinical mental health and substance abuse evaluation, treatment, and outreach services.

The internship provides a unique opportunity to assist individuals with serious mental illness and help them achieve their recovery goals by fostering independent living skills and linking them with community resources. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in mental health.

Flexible working hours and collaboration with experienced staff are part of this opportunity. CHR is committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with learning skills to live independently.
• Provide advocacy services for clients to receive appropriate clinical services.
• Link clients with appropriate treatment sources.

Skills

Mental health treatment

Community resources access

Independent living skills

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Job description

Master's Level Intern: Community Support Program- 7028

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: MASTE007028

• Posted: May 27, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Manchester, CT 06040, USA

Description

Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!

INTERNSHIP TYPE: Internship - Master's Level

HOURS/SCHEDULE: TBD

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support Program, Manchester

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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