Mental Health Student Intern

pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none"Our Mission:/spanspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none" /span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"The Black Mental Health Corporation strives to provide excellent, quality mental health care to underserved communities. It is the goal of The Black Mental Health Corporation to rebuild these communities, one family at a time through excellent mental health, community based and social assistance services./span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none" /span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none"Our History:/spanspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none" /span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"TBMHC was created by founder Desmond YanaMayu with black people in mind, after realizing this diverse population experiences challenges and struggles that are unique from many other racial/ethnic groups. Because of this, he wanted to create a space where black people could feel comfortable getting counseling with someone who understood their issues. Even still, The Black Mental Health Corporations services are open to people of all ethnicities and racial backgrounds./span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Join us at The Black Mental Health Corporation, where we strive to create a supportive environment for all individuals, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced by the Black community. We welcome candidates from all ethnicities and backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families./span/p pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none"Values:/span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"T – Transparency/span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"We operate with honesty, openness, and integrity in every interaction—with our clients, our team, and our community. We believe trust is built through clear communication and ethical practices./span/p pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"B – Belonging/span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"We create safe spaces where clients and staff feel valued, seen, and respected. We honor the lived experiences of Black individuals and all marginalized communities, fostering an environment of inclusion and cultural humility./span/p pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"M – Mission-Driven/span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Every decision we make is rooted in our mission to provide high-quality, culturally responsive mental health care. We are committed to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and uplifting our community./span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"H – Healing-Centered/span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"We approach our work through a healing-centered lens—acknowledging trauma, celebrating resilience, and supporting holistic wellness for clients and team members alike./span/p pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"C – Collaboration/span/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"We believe that collective impact is greater than individual effort. We build strong partnerships within our organization and the community to provide the best possible care and promote mental health equity./span/p pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none"Responsibilities:/span/p pbr/p ul lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Conduct client intake and assessments. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Participate in case management activities. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Provide support and resources to clients and families. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Shadowing licensed social workers and other professionals. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Learning how to utilize DSM-5. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Participate in group and individual therapy sessions. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Develop skills in crisis intervention and de-escalation. /span/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none"Research and Documentation:/span/p pbr/p ul lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Conducting research on social issues and relevant resources. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client interactions. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Preparing reports and presentations. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Collaboration and Communication:/span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Attending team meetings and participating in interdisciplinary discussions. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Communicating effectively with clients, families, and other stakeholders. /span/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none"Requirements:/span/p pbr/p pspan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Education:/span/p ul lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Requires enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in social work. /spanbr/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Prior experience in social work or related fields is preferred. /span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Strong interpersonal and communication skills./span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Ability to work independently and as part of a team./span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"Commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality./span/li lispan style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none"SW-T, C-T, or MFT-T Preferred./span/li /ul