OMHC Intern
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Empowering Minds Resour
Baltimore, MD, US
Summary
The intern will assist licensed professionals in providing support to clients through individual and group sessions while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, facilitating art therapy, and providing education on medication management.
Job Description
Empowering Minds is a human services agency dedicated to improving the social functioning of adults, adolescents, and children within a framework that recognizes the primary importance of family and community. To this end, the agency’s mission to provide comprehensive mental health care to families and children utilizing the services of qualified professionals implementing individualized rehabilitation plans that assist all persons in obtaining their desired goals.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate OMHC Mental Health Intern to join our team. This internship offers an invaluable opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in mental health to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others and eager to learn about various therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, medicine management, and gender issues counseling. This position is designed for those looking to enhance their skills while contributing positively to the mental health community.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed mental health professionals in providing support to clients through individual and group sessions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans tailored to clients’ needs.
- Conduct assessments and document client progress under supervision.
- Facilitate art therapy sessions, encouraging creative expression as a therapeutic tool.
- Engage in discussions regarding medicine management, providing educational resources to clients about medication management.
- Address gender issues counseling by fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse identities and experiences.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions with clients.
- Attend regular supervision meetings and participate in training sessions to enhance professional development.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling).
- Strong interest in mental health practices and a desire to learn about various therapeutic modalities.
- Experience or coursework related to art therapy is preferred but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology concepts is advantageous.
- Understanding of gender issues and sensitivity towards diverse populations is essential.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and independence when required.
- Commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Benefits
- Gaining Practical Experience
- Professional Development
- Developing Essential Skills
- Career Advancement
This internship provides an excellent platform for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support.
Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm
Empowering Minds Resource Center is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation treatment program that is based on the recovery and person-centered models of rehabilitation for children and families. We understand the need to meet the client where they are, and specialize in providing both onsite and offsite services. Individuals are provided with skills and support to embrace their mental wellness, to enhance the quality of their life and to pursue personally valued roles in their living, learning, work and social environments.
Many individuals with mental illness experience difficulty being included in the community and accessing community resources; this is due in part to the segregation and isolation that they have experienced, and in part to the disabilities associated with their mental illness. Our Rehabilitation Counselors focus on building hope in a positive and possible future, symptom management, coping strategies, people skills, development of transferable work and school skills to build readiness, vocational goal setting, wellness planning, problem solving, socialization skills and therapeutic creative expression. We will address an individual's goals in a conducive environment, identify areas of need and promote maximum independence and integration into the community through an array of rehabilitative services. PRP is an add-on service to primary mental health treatment provided by an individual's therapist or psychiatrist.
Founded
2006
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Empowering Minds Resource Center is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation treatment program that is based on the recovery and person-centered models of rehabilitation for children and families. We understand the need to meet the client where they are, and specialize in providing both onsite and offsite services. Individuals are provided with skills and support to embrace their mental wellness, to enhance the quality of their life and to pursue personally valued roles in their living, learning, work and social environments.
Many individuals with mental illness experience difficulty being included in the community and accessing community resources; this is due in part to the segregation and isolation that they have experienced, and in part to the disabilities associated with their mental illness. Our Rehabilitation Counselors focus on building hope in a positive and possible future, symptom management, coping strategies, people skills, development of transferable work and school skills to build readiness, vocational goal setting, wellness planning, problem solving, socialization skills and therapeutic creative expression. We will address an individual's goals in a conducive environment, identify areas of need and promote maximum independence and integration into the community through an array of rehabilitative services. PRP is an add-on service to primary mental health treatment provided by an individual's therapist or psychiatrist.
Founded
2006
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
