Be a part of CHRโs growing organization!
INTERNSHIP TYPE:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Internship - Bachelor's Levelย ย ย ย
HOURS/SCHEDULE:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย TBD, flexible 15-20 hours
PROGRAM/LOCATION:ย ย ย ย New Life Center, Putnam
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: NEW LIFE CENTER
CHR's New Life Center is a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program designed to accommodate women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders who have infants, toddlers under the age of 4yo and/or expectant mothers.ย Children reside in the facility with their Mothers in order to promote a healthy parental bond with the focus of developing effective parenting skills.ย Estimated length of stay is 4-6 months with the goal of preparing for a healthy and safe substance free lifestyle.ย DCF involved Mothers welcomed.ย Mothers and infants receive medical care at Day Kimball Hospital.ย
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
By participating as a Bachelor's Level Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to clinical mental health & substance abuse evaluation and treatment as well as other services, including assessment, working on independent living skills, outreach treatment services and medication evaluation and monitoring.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must be enrolled in a bachelorโs degree program in mental health field.
Experience: Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driverโs license
WHY INTERN AT CHR?
- With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation!
- Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
- Make a difference in our community
- Earn school credit
- Flexible hours
- And much moreโฆ!
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.