About the role#
This paid internship at Alleghany Highlands Community Services offers Master's degree students hands-on experience in the public behavioral healthcare sector. You will work on-site in Covington, Virginia, to gain practical insight into mental health services while supporting adults and children. The position is available on a rolling basis.
What you'll do#
- Engage directly with clients to support their recovery and well-being.
- Deepen your understanding of mental health, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and developmental disabilities.
- Learn to identify symptoms and explore various treatment modalities.
- Develop assessment and diagnostic skills under the guidance of professionals.
- Create person-centered service plans tailored to individual needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Human Services.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, mental illness, and developmental or intellectual disabilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with basic office equipment such as scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
- Strong communication skills and a person-centric approach to care.
- Successful completion of a background check, social services review, and drug screen.
Location & details#
- Location: Covington, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Alleghany Highlands Community Services
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder support to residents in the Alleghany Highlands. Founded in 1983, the organization operates as a government agency under the Code of Virginia. It maintains multiple service sites across the region to deliver community-based care. The agency employs over 150 people and is governed by a nine-person volunteer board.
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