Summer Intern – Day Treatment

Job Description

Summer Intern – Day Treatment | Not Specified

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship in a Day Treatment program, located in Winona, MN. The program provides direct care and support to youth dealing with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use challenges. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience, learn crucial clinical skills, and contribute to a supportive environment under professional supervision.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Winona, MN

• Team: Day Treatment program staff; reports to a Clinical Supervisor, Program Supervisor, or Coordinator.
• Mission: To learn and apply direct care skills to support youth and staff within the Day Treatment program environment.
• Tech Stack: FCC’s EHR system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Shadowing & Monitoring: Job shadow program staff as directed by a supervisor, assisting employees with monitoring clients while always working alongside another staff member.
• Client Communication: Communicate client concerns and issues effectively with program supervisors and employees, providing feedback as requested.
• Professional Development: Participate in scheduled individual and staff meetings, ongoing evaluations, and other agency meetings to remain current in required internship hours.
• Documentation: Learn to document daily on each client within FCC’s EHR system.
• Inquiry & Learning: Ask questions regarding client treatment to program staff, ensuring discussions occur away from clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career, enrolled in an undergraduate-level class with an accredited university requiring internship or field experience, or fulfilling career training opportunities.
• Experience: No specific years required; must be prepared to transfer academic skills and knowledge to a direct care setting.
• Skills: Ability to learn and apply coping skills, crisis de-escalation, and behavior management techniques; understanding of working with youth with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use; effective communication; ability to ask pertinent questions.