About the role#
This is an unpaid student internship focused on psychiatric clinical work within an intermediate care clinic. You will work directly with Dr. Arun Kaithi to gain experience in a mental health care setting.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Dr. Arun Kaithi during clinical rotations and patient therapy sessions.
- Learn about patient history, assessment, and care protocols.
- Observe the diagnosis process for individuals with IDD and learn about psychiatric medications.
- Participate in assigned meetings.
- Help provide services that meet the treatment needs of clinic patients.
- Follow all state psychiatric licensing requirements and regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited school.
- Progress toward a degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, or a related field.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
- This is an on-site, full-time volunteer position with rolling start dates.
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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