About the role#
Student Intern Volunteers at New Vista apply their academic knowledge under the guidance of experienced supervisors in a community mental health setting. This role matches interns to specific departments based on their education track, career goals, and academic requirements. Interns develop practical skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and professional communication.
What you'll do#
- Observe and shadow qualified staff during services and programming.
- Communicate with team members and collateral sources.
- Participate in staff meetings as directed by your supervisor.
- Use required tools and assessments for projects and client care.
- Review and update existing work.
- Research evidence-based practices for assigned projects.
- Assess and integrate historical, psychosocial, and medical information into treatment plans.
- Use documentation tools to manage client services and authorizations.
- Deliver evidence-based services to individuals and families.
- Monitor the need for service continuation or changes in intensity.
- Manage client risk and provide crisis services to promote stability.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and treatment teams to set goals.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor, master's, or doctoral program.
- Upcoming enrollment in a course requiring an internship, externship, or practicum.
- Enrollment in a program that allows placements at your place of employment.
- Current New Vista team member status after completing the probationary period.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is an unpaid, full-time volunteer internship.
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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