About the role#
The Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Care Coordinator Internship at Alternative Wellness Services offers hands-on experience in behavioral health case management. You will work under the guidance of professionals to support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This role is strictly educational and helps you bridge academic learning with practical experience in a supportive environment.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and assist in managing a small caseload of individuals receiving BHH services.
- Observe and participate in psychosocial assessments and the development of individualized treatment plans.
- Assist with supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination.
- Advocate for clients and connect them with housing, healthcare, employment, and social services.
- Practice goal setting and community resource referrals.
- Assist with timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in case reviews, audits, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
- Attend weekly individual supervision and biweekly group sessions.
- Engage in ongoing training regarding case management and behavioral health best practices.
- Participate in staff meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Set and work toward specific internship learning goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Current or provisional MHRT/C certification is required for direct client work.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services (CPS) check, and verification against state and federal suspension and debarment lists.
- Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with community resources.
- Exposure to or coursework in clinical documentation.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems are preferred.
- Effective verbal, written, and telehealth-based communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and support crisis management efforts.
- Prior experience in case management, behavioral health, or social services is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Biddeford, Maine.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Schedule: Minimum of 16 hours per week during weekday business hours.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Reliable transportation is required; mileage reimbursement is provided for agency-related travel.
About Alternative Wellness Services
Alternative Wellness Services is a behavioral health agency based in Biddeford, Maine. Founded in 2013, the organization provides counseling and mental health care to individuals and families. It employs 24 people across three office locations in Maine. The agency uses evidence-based techniques to assist clients with personal treatment plans.
How to get in at Alternative Wellness Services
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