About the role#
Legacy Community Health is looking for student interns to support patients in the Greater Houston area. You will help patients access essential resources like food, transportation, housing, and financial support. This role offers hands-on experience working alongside health care and non-profit professionals to address the social needs that impact patient health.
What you'll do#
- Screen patients to identify needs and help them reach resource goals.
- Manage a caseload of clients and document all interactions to ensure continuity of care.
- Research and connect families to community services and help them build effective action plans.
- Follow up with families at least once every 7 to 10 days until their case is closed.
- Communicate Legacy's services to patients and maintain clear communication with clinic staff.
- Participate in regular training, supervision sessions, and feedback discussions with peer and staff leaders.
What you'll need#
- A commitment of at least 8 hours per week for an entire school semester.
- Attendance at a mandatory orientation from January 8th to January 10th.
- Interest in the non-profit or health sectors.
- An approach centered on social justice and a commitment to working with diverse populations.
- Students from fields such as Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, or Health Administration are encouraged to apply.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
About Legacy Community Health
Legacy Community Health operates as a nonprofit health care system based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1981, the organization manages over 50 locations across the Texas Gulf Coast region. It provides a range of services including primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and pharmacy support. The system functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center and maintains a staff of over 1,100 employees.
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