About the role#
This internship with the Project Rebound (PROS) program offers a chance to build counseling and group facilitation skills. You will work within a community mental health setting to support participants in their recovery and goal setting.
What you'll do#
- Facilitate weekly groups and develop group curriculums.
- Manage a caseload of 3 to 5 participants.
- Help participants set goals and develop relevant skills.
- Provide outreach, including crisis intervention and prevention.
- Administer assessment inventories.
- Engage participants in PROS services and connect them with community resources.
- Document all services and contacts daily in the electronic health record.
- Coordinate with other community mental health providers on a monthly basis.
- Share participant updates with the PROS team.
- Participate in staff meetings and case conferences.
- Maintain participant confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited Master's program, preferably in Psychology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- A flexible, creative, and energetic approach to work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Astoria, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling start date.
About Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization founded in 1915. It operates 27 retail stores and donation centers across the region. The agency uses revenue from these locations to fund workforce development and training services. It supports individuals with disabilities and those seeking employment throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
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