Student Internship for Bachelors or First Year Masters Student - Transitional Housing Team at Mental Health Center of Denver in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

Location: Behavioral Health Solutions Center- Transitional Shelter




Contact for student:



jennifer.bramstedt@wellpower.org



Program Description:



The Behavior Health Solutions Center (BHSC) transitional shelter is a 30-day program designed to support people living with behavioral health and substance misuse disorders who are transitioning from our crisis stabilization center. The BHSC serves people referred by emergency services to divert people from jails and hospitals to provide stabilization and connect to resources including housing, employment, and medical care.



Title and Hours required:



Clinical Student Intern - Transitional Housing & Crisis Stabilization Division


In-person and unpaid internship



Minimum Qualifications:



Bachelors student or first year Masters student.



Student Supervisor's Credential Level:



LCSW, LAC



Requirements:


Must be working on either bachelors or master's in human services, psychology, or social work field.



Description:

• Coordinate case management services and other services both inside and outside of WellPower.


• Assess residents throughout the day, and provide appropriate interventions. Encourage, support, and train consumers in activities of daily living (ADLs) - teaching consumers about hygiene, help make appointments, show how to do household duties/chores, such as cooking, cleaning.


• Provide crisis de-escalation services.


• Document all significant consumer interactions toward recovery and continuity of care.


• Complete necessary documentation, such as the daily log and client documentation in shift notes.


• Respond to consumer and building emergencies and facilitate appropriate interventions.


• Advocate for acceptance and integration of individuals with mental illness within the neighborhood and community in which they live.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Learn more about WellPower:




VALUE PROPOSITION: WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.



COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVENESS: WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



BENEFITS STATEMENT: All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower's benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.



Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.


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