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What is the difference between Internship Disability Rights vs Disability Rights Specialist?

AspectInternship Disability RightsDisability Rights Specialist
CredentialsTypically enrolled students or recent graduates, may not require certificationsUsually requires relevant certifications or experience in disability law or advocacy
Work EnvironmentInternship settings, non-profit organizations, advocacy groupsFull-time roles in legal firms, government agencies, or advocacy organizations
Employer & IndustryNon-profits, government programs, educational institutionsLegal firms, government agencies, advocacy organizations
Search & Comparison IntentLearning, entry-level experience, career explorationProfessional expertise, advocacy, policy work

Internship Disability Rights positions are typically entry-level, focusing on gaining experience in disability advocacy within educational or non-profit settings. In contrast, Disability Rights Specialists are experienced professionals working on policy, legal cases, or advocacy campaigns. The internship serves as a stepping stone toward a full career in disability rights.

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Infographic showing various Internship Disability Rights job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.
Internship Opportunities for All Telecare Locations! FY27

Internship Opportunities for All Telecare Locations! FY27

Telecare Corporation

Alameda, CA • On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

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Telecare Corporation rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

327th of 886 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Description

This post is for ALL/multiple locations across Telecare. Our programs use a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, case managers, nurses, peer support specialists, recovery specialists and masters level clinicians. Our clients consist of adults 18+ who are usually referred from jails, our county or private customers, psychiatric hospitals, and the community. Our programs offer medication support, case management, mental health rehabilitation, crisis intervention and individual psychotherapy - depending on the setting chosen. Treatment is individually designed for each individual based on a recovery model. Presenting mental health issues most often include: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar, PTSD, and Major Depression. All clients are low income. Approximately 80% of area residents are ethnic minorities. Telecare's unique culture and approach makes it an amazing experience for students who are willing to learn.

Direct Services

Community Programs: include mental health rehabilitation individual and group style, as well as individual targeted case management. Treatment is recovery model based; the belief that any individual can achieve their goals. Client visits involve the client most of the time, family sometimes. The majority of the services are conducted in the field, groups are done in the office. However, due to the COVID -19 crisis, many of the services are performed remotely via Telehealth. Students will be required to come to the office observing all COVID19 protocols in place and perform Telehealth services with clients from the office. (Dependent on school agreement)

24/7 programs Services: include mental health rehabilitation individual and group style, as well as individual targeted case management. Treatment is recovery model based; the belief that any individual can achieve their goals. Client interactions involve the client most of the time, family sometimes. All services are conducted at the location.

Indirect services

Involve completing paperwork, e.g. progress notes which could include Medi-Cal, Medicare, and contract/county specific forms. Participating in group supervision with fellow interns of a variety of disciplines and/or levels. Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team in which much of the staff are employees with lived experience.

Training

Weekly training sessions focusing on issues relevant to beginning mental health practitioners of any discipline (e.g., intakes, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, psychological assessment); weekly staff meetings. A few online trainings before starting internship will be assigned such as HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, etc.


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Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Industry

Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alameda, CA, US

Year founded

1965

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