MCI Clinical Intern at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals and intern as a MCI Clinician in the Mobile Crisis Intervention program at Behavioral Health Network!


Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (BHN) has a long-standing history of partnering with local colleges and universities to provide a diverse internship experience. We offer a wide range of internship opportunities for students who are passionate about human services. Internships in the areas of addiction services, community outreach, emergency services, and youth and family services within our Medical Outpatient Clinic.


Internship opportunities at BHN include options for both traditional and non-traditional hours to meet the needs of the student. Experiences include placements in both agency-based settings and working with individuals and families in the community. Our internship program focuses on developing students' skills, experience, knowledge, and perspectives in order to be successful in their careers. Each experience is enhanced by and reflective of the current trends and practices in behavioral health care. Our commitment to training the next generation of providers is broad and deep.



Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Mobile Crisis Intervention program with the following:

• Providing in-person behavioral health crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and post-stabilization services to all recipients of MCI services within the community, regardless of clinical acuity.


• Working with a multidisciplinary team to determine the course of treatment, which minimally includes a psychiatrist, clinical program director, qualified behavioral health clinician, certified peer specialist, and recovery coach.


• Identifying and implementing strategies that maximize utilization of community-based diversionary services and reduce unnecessary inpatient psychiatric hospitalization in a manner that is consistent with medical necessity criteria.


• Ensuring MCI recipients fully understand treatment recommendations.


• Providing clinical consultation to other clinicians performing crisis evaluations.

What are we looking for in an MCI Clinician Intern?

• Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology program (required).


• Licensure track towards MSW/LCSW


• Must have a current state driver's license and pass a driving record review (required).


• Must have reliable transportation during each shift to provide community-based services.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!



BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Apply Now