Mental Health Internship (Bachelor's Level)

Skill Sprout, LLC.; Normal (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local mental health service provider is offering a Mental Health Internship for individuals pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fields like social work or psychology. The intern will contribute to clinical operations, assist with therapy services, and gain hands-on experience with diverse client needs. Candidates should maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate professionalism and attention to detail in a supportive environment. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to enhance skills in behavioral and rehabilitative services.

Qualifications

• Candidates will be actively pursuing employment in a human service field.
• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor’s level field of study within human services.
• Minimum of a 3.0 G.P.A.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the clinical case coordination and/or mental health team.
• Observe and participate in diagnostic intake interviews and family case coordination meetings.
• Co-lead and/or provide direct therapy services with clients in individual and/or group settings.

Skills

Actively pursuing employment in a human service field

Strong attention to detail

Professional conduct

Education

Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor’s level field of study within human services

Minimum of a 3.0 G.P.A.

Job description

Mental Health Internship (Bachelor's Level)

Skill Sprout’s vision is to provide an exceptional experience to each family that centers on both progressive best practices and an individualized, family‑centered plan of care, with the aim to improve the quality of life for every family we serve. We will be a beacon of progress, independence, and hope in the communities we serve.

The mission of Skill Sprout is to provide educational, behavioral, and rehabilitative services and supports to individuals with a wide range of abilities and needs. Visit www.skillsprout.com to learn more.

The Mental Health/Social Work Intern’s role is to support the clinical operations of the company and particularly the services within the mental health department. This may include, but is not limited to, clinical case coordination, counseling, social skills therapy, and Autism diagnostic clinic. This position reports directly to a qualified supervisor in the field of psychology, social work, etc. applicable to the specific intern’s requirements. All internships are overseen and managed by a licensed professional.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the clinical case coordination and/or mental health team, which may include preparing clinical documents for meetings with family members, developing community resource referrals, assisting with clinical projects, etc.
• Observe and participate in diagnostic intake interviews and family case coordination meetings.
• Observe various therapeutic services Skill Sprout offers to understand trans‑disciplinary care including Social Skills, ABA therapy, Counseling, Occupational and Speech therapies.
• Co‑lead and/or provide direct therapy services with Skill Sprout clients in the mental health department, in individual and/or group settings. Services will only be delivered on an outpatient basis in the office setting.
• Document and maintain treatment progress data for analysis, assist in critical analysis if applicable.
• Provide clinical operational support to clinical staff within a given location, with a focus on the preparation of clinical visual supports and therapeutic social/craft activities.
• Provide respite and/or assist with parent trainings for families of children in office, as needed.
• Attend all team meetings, special projects meetings and committee meetings, as needed.
• Complete all required training.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with strong attention to detail, including clinical documentation.
• Commit to and follow a weekly schedule as agreed upon at the start of internship, plan ahead for any modifications to schedule that may be needed.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when working with staff, clients and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Mental Health/Social Work Intern will have the following experience and attributes:

• Candidates will be actively pursuing employment in a human service field.
• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor’s level field of study within human services (e.g., social work, psychology, human development, etc.).
• Minimum of a 3.0 G.P.A.
• Preferred prior experience working with children with disabilities; experience working with typically developing children will be considered as well.

To apply, please visit our website at www.skillsprout.com, select job opportunities, and click the button "Internship Apply Here."