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Location

Manchester, Connecticut

Quick overview

The intern will participate in psychiatric and substance abuse diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning. They will also provide various therapeutic services including individual, couples, group, and family treatment alongside medication monitoring.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program in a mental health field. A valid driver's license is required for the position.

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Job description

Internship type

Internship - Master's Level

Hours/Schedule: 16 hours

Program/Location: Adult Outpatient, Manchester CT

About the program: Adult outpatient

The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring

Agency overview

Community Health Resources is the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma.

MISSION

Our mission is to help adults, children and families find real hope for the challenges of real life through an array of community based mental health, substance use, child welfare, supportive housing, foster care, prevention and wellness services, and integrated care. Our name embodies our commitment to community based care, instilling hope for a healthy, happy and productive future, and utilizing all available resources to achieve change. CHR is proud to provide services that achieve real quality with real results.

Program outline

By participating as a Master’s Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment 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
  • Earn school credit
  • Flexible hours
  • And much more…!

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

Benefits

  • Flexible hours
  • Professional training
  • School credit
  • Collaboration with experienced staff