About the role#
Alleghany Highlands Community Services offers a paid internship for students currently enrolled in a Master's degree program. This role provides hands-on experience in mental health, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. You will work directly with clients and learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
What you'll do#
- Engage directly with clients to support their recovery and well-being.
- Learn to identify symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Explore different treatment modalities.
- Build skills in assessment and diagnostics.
- Create person-centered service plans based on individual needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services.
- Knowledge of mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with standard office equipment like scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
- Strong communication skills and a person-centric approach to care.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required for all candidates.
Location & details#
- Location: Covington, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: 20 dollars per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Alleghany Highlands Community Services
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder support to residents in the Alleghany Highlands. Founded in 1983, the organization operates as a government agency under the Code of Virginia. It maintains multiple service sites across the region to deliver community-based care. The agency employs over 150 people and is governed by a nine-person volunteer board.
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