About the role#
Easterseals PORT Health is seeking an intern for our Facility Based Detox Center. This position supports adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a professional clinical environment. The internship is designed to coincide with your academic curriculum and provide practical experience in a facility-based crisis service setting.
What you'll do#
- Complete clinical rotations, practicum, or internship requirements as part of the treatment team.
- Provide one-on-one and group counseling for clients.
- Maintain clinical documentation according to program and Medicaid standards, including assessments and progress reports.
- Support patient healing and professional service provision.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Health Administration, Psychology, or Public Health degree program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage assigned projects through to completion.
- Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, North Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid, full-time internship with rolling availability.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Established in 1952 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, this nonprofit organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members. The entity provides behavioral health, addiction treatment, and disability services to individuals and families throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Its service offerings include residential care, foster care, crisis counseling, and support for intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operations are conducted across various home, community, and facility settings.
