Mental Health Practitioner - Clinical Trainee Internship
Come and work for a company that the Star Tribune listed among both the 2021 and 2022 standard setters for Top Workplaces and is celebrating its 30th year anniversary! The passion and purpose of the people that make up the Accra Family is what makes us a special place to work.
Are you looking for the experience of a lifetime with opportunities for both personal and professional development? This PAID internship is a comprehensive learning opportunity under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of our Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) program. You will be able to apply what you are learning in your graduate program (i.e., Masters or Doctoral) through job shadowing and hands-on experience.
As a person-centered organization, Accra exists to improve lives by providing individualized homecare services and support to people in their homes. We are Minnesota’s largest homecare provider, serving more than 9,000 clients across the state, for over 25 years.
Our team members are our greatest resource and at Accra each employee can bring their whole self to work. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to an equitable approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement at all levels within our departments, programs, and worksites.
ABOUT POSITION:
You will help to support our clients in St. Louis County. Interns will be given the opportunity to develop an enhanced understanding of mental health services and will gain valuable experience working with clients. This work will include, but not be limited to, providing client interviews and writing clinically sound diagnostic assessments with recommendations and treatment plans.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in a mental health related graduate degree program (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Licensed Professional Counseling, etc.).
- Orientated in a person-centered approach.
- The ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively on a team
- The ability to organize and work independently.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and must be able to document in an objective and effective manner.
- Must pass a background study with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
- Have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes.