Youth Mental Health Specialist Intern

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB in Shaker Heights, Ohio is seeking a Youth Mental Health Specialist intern for 2nd shift hours from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. In this role, you will work alongside licensed professionals providing care and emotional support to clients. Responsibilities include monitoring client progress, facilitating treatment programs, and maintaining a safe structured environment. Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program related to psychology or mental health, and possess a high school diploma. Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds is crucial.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Demonstrates ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate client response to treatment and complete required paperwork.
• Facilitate treatment programs on various topics like self-esteem and anger management.
• Provide emotional support and motivation to clients.
• Ensure a structured and clean environment for clients.

Skills

Sensitivity in relating to diverse backgrounds

Ability to perform with initiative

Education

Enrollment in Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Psychology or related field

High School diploma

Job description

2nd shift only. Hours for 2nd shift are 3:00PM-11:00PM

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Psychology Mental Health or related field.
• A minimum of a High School diploma is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Position Summary:

As a Youth Mental Health Specialist intern, you will have the opportunity to care for our clients while working alongside licensed professionals and gaining excellent clinical experience. You will monitor and maintain awareness of our client’s emotional condition and facilitate the daily care of clients by providing emotional support, assistance and motivation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in client’s progress by monitoring and evaluating client response to treatment, attending staff meetings and clinical rounds, and completing required status reports and paperwork.
• Facilitate treatment programs and cottage groups on various topics (i.e. anger management, relationship building, self-esteem, etc.).
• Protect clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention.
• Provide a structured environment and provide day-to-day care of clients.
• Caring for the client environment, which includes maintaining its neatness and cleanliness.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.