About the role#
This is a paid internship for students looking to gain clinical experience under professional supervision. You will work with a diverse clientele in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, to provide mental health services and support for individuals and families. This role is on-site and runs during the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Provide clinical services including screening, intakes, and treatment planning.
- Observe and shadow qualified staff members during their daily work.
- Perform crisis intervention and risk assessments to promote client stability.
- Manage administrative tasks, client evaluations, and education.
- Document services, authorizations, and medical necessity standards.
- Integrate psychosocial and medical history into individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based services and monitor the need for continued care or changes in intensity.
- Communicate with team members and collateral sources.
- Participate in regular staff meetings.
What you'll need#
- A completed bachelor’s degree.
- Enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Professional Counseling, or a similar field.
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance.
- Ability to receive supervision from an APRN, LCSW, LP, LPCC, LPP, LMFT, MSW, PMHNP, psychiatrist, or psychologist.
- If pursuing a PMHNP internship, you must hold a valid RN license.
- Experience working with individuals or families facing mental health, behavioral, or substance abuse conditions is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Full-time.
About New Vista KY
New Vista is a non-profit community mental health center based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1965, the organization maintains 74 program locations across 30 counties. It provides mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services to children, adults, and families. The company employs 2,000 people.
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