Mental Health Intern
Provide direct support to mental health programs and assist clients with mental and emotional health resources.
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Overview
Provide direct support to mental health programs and assist clients with mental and emotional health resources.
You have:
- Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred
- Background check is required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
- Background and/or current study in social work, psychology, public health or related field (BSW or MSW preferred)
- Experience working with diverse populations and with interpreters
- Motivated, flexible, reliable, and able to work independently
- Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Computer skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
IRC SLC health programs promote physical and psychosocial wellbeing by ensuring access to health care services and providing culturally appropriate, strength-based educational programming. With oversight from the mental health program, the mental health Intern will provide direct support to the program. They will assist with mental health screenings, providing psychoeducation, responding to client mental health needs, supporting referral access, as well as the engage in program development to improve mental and emotional wellbeing of refugee and immigrant families and individuals.
COMMITMENT:
- 15 hours/week minimum for 3 months
o Start Date: September 8th
o End Date: December 19th
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in weekly health program meetings and weekly supervision
• Assist clients in accessing mental health services, and gaining self-sufficiency in access to mental and emotional health resources
• Strengthen relationships with partner organizations and identify improved avenues for treatment
• Identify areas of growth and development for program and assist in program development goals
• Provide public transit orientations to clients or transport client to health appointment weekly. Valid Driver's license, access to a vehicle and willingness to drive clients highly prioritized.
• Offer relevant resources to support mental and emotional wellbeing in the context of mental health screening, referral and post-screening follow-up
• Provide psychoeducation to refugee individuals and families
• Motivated, flexible, able to work independently, self-starter qualities are necessary in this role.
• Other, as assigned and/or determined by Health and Wellness Program Manager
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Gain professional experience working in the public health sector and working with partners throughout the community
• Gain skills in administering mental health screenings
• Gain group coordination skills through recruiting for, organizing, and implementation of psychosocial support groups
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.
· Background check is required
· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
· Strong organization skills and attention to detail
· Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
• Background and/or current study in social work, psychology, public health or related field (BSW or MSW preferred)
• Experience working with diverse populations and with interpreters
• Motivated, flexible, reliable, and able to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Computer skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
This is an unpaid volunteer position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds? | This question examines your ability to engage with diverse populations, which is crucial for this role. | Share specific examples of your past experiences and how you adapted your approach in different cultural contexts. |
| What strategies would you use to maintain client confidentiality? | Interviewer seeks to understand your commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive information. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would conduct a mental health screening. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when working independently? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've supported someone in need? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to identify areas for program improvement. What did you do? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe is the most significant barrier for refugees in accessing mental health services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a client was resistant to receiving help? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 10 months ago
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