About the role#
As a Community Behavioral Health Intern, you will support our team in providing therapeutic care to children and families within their homes, schools, and communities. This role focuses on gaining hands-on experience in clinical documentation, caseload management, and crisis prevention while contributing to the overall growth of our programs.
What you'll do#
- Manage clinical documentation and data entry to ensure accuracy and compliance with Medicaid requirements.
- Assist with clinical intakes, treatment planning, and the maintenance of client records from admission to discharge.
- Learn to provide individual, family, and group mental health services under supervision.
- Consult with parents, school staff, and treatment team members regarding client progress and barriers.
- Conduct safety planning and report critical incidents or risk-related concerns.
- Develop a learning contract and an internship project that aligns your educational goals with organizational needs.
- Participate in clinical and billing supervision, team meetings, and community outreach efforts.
- Practice peer-to-peer feedback and contribute to our internal meeting structures.
What you'll need#
- Minimum age of 21.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and current enrollment in a mental health graduate program, such as MSW, MS, or Counseling.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with 100/300/100 coverage.
- Willingness to travel and participate in training.
- Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office, databases, and Electronic Health Records.
- Ability to meet deadlines, identify issues, and collaborate effectively with teammates.
- Successful completion of all required criminal background checks.
Location & details#
- Location: Lavalette, West Virginia.
- Type: Part-time, on-site internship.
- Status: Paid position with rolling start dates.
About Necco
Necco is a social services organization founded in 1996. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company employs approximately 700 people. It provides foster care, adoption, and counseling services across five states. The organization focuses on child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health.
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