Job Description:

Essential Job Functions: 

Practicum Intern Students will be provided with a written list of duties to include specific POS services they provide.  These students may be assigned a limited caseload based on background and prior experience.

Students will adhere to both professional conduct and standards and will be informed of confidentiality and ethical issues during orientation.

Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, and/or Executive Team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Ability to establish rapport with client population.

Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and written to produce clear and concise reports.

Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.

Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorders residing in the community and how to access the various community resources available.

Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Knowledge of training techniques and practices used in a mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Eligibility for a Practicum/Intern Student includes a master’s program or above status if providing counseling services and a final year bachelor’s student if providing case management and community support work.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Practicum Requirements:

Practicum/Intern Students must provide to the agency a letter from their academic advisor attesting to their qualifications and eligibility for the practicum / internship.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.