Role overview

Qualifications

Current student in an accredited social work program
Local candidate for an in-person internship
Tech-savvy with strong communication skills
Open-minded and willing to learn

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with mental illness, addiction, and other challenges
Learn therapy skills, including diagnostic and assessment skills
Participate in individual, group, and family interventions
Manage a caseload and work on a team using electronic health records

Key facts

Remote from: Ohio (USA)
Internships
Entry-level / graduate
English

Hard skills

Competency Assessment Crisis Management Trauma Informed Approaches Electronic Health Record Applications Evidence-Based Practice

Other skills

Diagnostic Skills
Teamwork
Communication
Open Mindset
Problem Solving

About the company

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is the most comprehensive mental health agency in the tri-state region serving adults with mental illness, addiction and related challenges. GCBHS is fully certified, nationally accredited, and is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. GCBHS’ skilled staff provides an extensive and wide-ranging network of services for its clients, over 40% of whom have been diagnosed with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. About 50% have been diagnosed with a mood disorder such as major depression or bipolar disorder. Other GCBHS clients suffer from anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. GCBHS has been recognized nationally for ground-breaking its programs, including cutting-edge interventions and programs for people coming out of prison or going through local mental health courts, homeless outreach, and peer support programs. Among the services: • Care Management • Psychiatric Services • Primary Health Care Services • Counseling Services • Vocational Training and Support • Social and Recreational Peer Support • Substance Abuse/Mental Illness Programs • Community Living Services

Company details

Company typeScaleup

Company size501 - 1000

Links

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Job description

Are you a social work student ready to take action and make a difference in people's lives? GCBHS is the perfect place for you to gain hands-on experience while helping individuals with mental illness, addiction, and other challenges lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has openings for Social Work internships. We are seeking open-minded individuals who are in a Social Work program and are ready to learn by doing. This is an unpaid internship. When you apply for this internship, enter $1 in the desired salary field.

Why GCBHS?

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services is an eligible site for the Great Minds Fellowship!

As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral health organization, GCB seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. Specifically, GCB is a non-profit behavioral health agency with over 650 staff serving more than 30,000 individuals annually.

Our offices are located in Hamilton and Clermont County Ohio and Northern Kentucky
We offer opportunities for employment during and after your internship
We offer hybrid office/work-from-home options
We've been voted a Top Workplace since 2010
We provide supportive and flexible supervision
We offer training opportunities and flexible scheduling

Internship Requirements

Must be a current student in an accredited social work program
Candidate must be local - This is an in-person internship

What You'll Learn:

You'll learn a variety of therapy skills and interventions including diagnostic and assessment skills, individual, group, and family interventions, crisis management, and trauma-informed care.

You'll also learn essential skills to prepare you for your career such as using electronic health records, managing a caseload, working on a team, and exposure to evidence-based interventions.

We specialize in treating adults and youth with Substance Use Disorder and/or Mental Health disorders.

What We're Looking For:

Someone who is tech-savvy has strong communication skills and has an open mind to try new things and think outside the box. Additionally, the ability to ask for help when needed.

We have been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati 16 years in a row!

Please visit our website www.gcbhs.com to learn more about GCBHS.

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