About the role#
This internship provides practical experience in care coordination for the Spring 2027 semester. You will work directly with Care Coordinators and their supervisors to support patient care in a variety of settings. This is an unpaid position intended for students seeking school credit hours.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Care Coordinators during patient visits, including home visits, phone contacts, and visits to ERs, inpatient mental health facilities, substance use centers, and correctional facilities.
- Help contact clients in outreach to schedule intake appointments.
- Explain program qualifications and services to patients.
- Assist the team with the linkage and referral process.
- Attend community meetings alongside Care Managers.
- Complete administrative tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Associates or Bachelors degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, or a related field.
- The internship must be a requirement of your degree program for school credit.
- You must not have already graduated from a degree program.
Location & details#
- Location: 1000 Young Street, Tonawanda, New York.
- Term: January 2027 to May 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Placements are available Monday through Friday. Supervisors offer flexible scheduling based on your availability.
About Horizon Health Services
Horizon Health Services is a nonprofit organization based in Getzville, New York. Founded in 1975, the agency provides outpatient and residential addiction and mental health services to residents of Erie, Niagara, and Genesee Counties. The company employs 695 people. Its specialties include psychiatry, family education, vocational support, and substance use counseling.
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