Internship

Role: Intern
Report to: Director - Clinical Training and Administration
Setting: 100% On-Site
Location: Various locations; Dependent on-Site Placement and Department
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Status: Intern- unpaid
Duration: Minimum 5 months

Summary:

The People Concern offers internships for Bachelors-level and Masters-level students enrolled in majors and/or programs in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Public Health and/or Education. As part of an interdisciplinary team, an intern will support our clients experiencing chronic homelessness through mental health, case management and outreach services. The minimum length of an internship is five months, and the site location will vary based on which program you're placed in; our sites are based in Los Angeles County. As an intern, you will be provided a preceptor, a field supervisor (if needed for your program), and offered group supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide direct client care through individual and/or group mental health, case management, and crisis support services.
- Assist clients with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflecting of The People Concern’s model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Participate in weekly field supervision.
- Participate in agency and department trainings as applicable.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors-level or Masters-level student enrolled in majors and/or programs in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Public Health and/or Education.
2. A keen interest and desire to support individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications.
4. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
6. Valid CA Driver’s license if utilizing your vehicle during your internship.
7. A reliable mode of transportation (metro, bus, etc).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions.

Work Environment:

1. In-person
2. Office environment with occasional field activities with participants and staff
3. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
4. May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
5. May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day