What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship/Practicum position at Grand Mental Health?
During your internship/practicum, you will job shadow a staff member in each of our programs within the agency allowing you to gain exposure and education in many different specialties. You will then be able to identify your area(s) of focus offering a fully customizable experience where you're in the driver's seat.
BACHELOR'S LEVEL:
- Individual and Group Rehabilitation Sessions
- Case Management Services
- Community Outreach
- Peer Support Services
- Initial Assessments
- Safety Planning
- Evaluating client outcomes
- Wellness integration
MASTER'S LEVEL:
- All Bachelor’s level activities
- Individual, Group, and Family therapy sessions
- Bio-psycho-social assessment
- Diagnostics
- Treatment Plan development
- Administrative/Management tasks
Hours can be accrued at your pace accommodating your schedule and availability. Some shadowing experiences can take place on weekends and after hours at specific locations giving you flexibility when it comes to achieving your goals.
At this time, we are unable to accommodate 100% virtual experiences, but there may be some opportunities for remote shadowing.
Practicum and/or internship opportunities are available for the following programs as a university requirement:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Sociology
- Community Counseling
- LPC Track
- LCSW Track
- LADC Track
- LACD-MH Track
- Licensed Practical Nursing (crisis units only)
- RN
- PMHNP
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Facilities Management
Contingent upon background and drug screening results. Subject to confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
Criminal Background performed
Drug Screening performed
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
Internships with GRAND Mental Health are not paid.
