About the role#
This internship with the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) focuses on providing intensive, community-based support for adults with serious persistent mental illness or dual diagnoses. You will work with individuals who have high service needs, including those returning from long-term care or experiencing homelessness. The program uses a recovery-based approach to provide clinical, supportive, and rehabilitative care to those who often struggle to access traditional treatment.
What you'll do#
- Participate in clinical mental health and substance abuse evaluations.
- Conduct client assessments.
- Assist individuals with independent living skills.
- Perform outreach treatment services in the community.
- Help with medication evaluation and monitoring.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program within a mental health field.
- A valid driver's license.
- Prior experience in mental health treatment is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Enfield, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Community Health Resources
Community Health Resources provides behavioral health services to children, families, and adults throughout Connecticut. Founded in 1966, the organization operates from its headquarters in Windsor and maintains multiple offices across the central and eastern parts of the state. It employs over 700 professionals who serve more than 20,000 people annually. The nonprofit organization offers care for mental illness, addiction, and trauma.
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