About the role#
This is a part-time, temporary internship for graduate students in behavioral health. The position focuses on professional development through direct service and community work. You will work at least 24 hours per week, though this is negotiable based on your academic requirements. Clinical and administrative supervision is provided throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct services to clients and assist with community-based duties.
- Conduct assessments to identify behavioral health issues and evaluate client strengths and needs.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
- Document clinical encounters using narrative reports that capture session content.
- Manage a daily practitioner schedule and coordinate with community resources.
- Recognize when client needs exceed your current skill level or when treatment goals are met.
- Manage the termination process, including after-care planning and summary documentation.
- Demonstrate professional judgment, ethics, and pass the FRBH Structured Clinical Practitioner Interview.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited behavioral health graduate program.
- Completion of coursework in assessment, diagnostics, professional ethics, and treatment theory.
- Endorsement from an interview team.
- A valid driver license and an insurable driving record.
- Ability to pass all required background checks.
Location & details#
- Location: Paducah, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, part-time, and rolling term.
About Communicare Official
Communicare Official operates as a nonprofit mental health center. It provides behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services. The organization serves eight counties within the Lincoln Trail ADD District of Kentucky. Founded in 1973, the company maintains its headquarters in Elizabethtown. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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