Student Intern

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor in the department for which they serve, and in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, the Student Intern will gain experience in a clinical or community setting through observation and work with GIHN’s professional staff to ascertain college/university practicum experience in the education of mental health workers. 

Essential Functions. 

To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, GIHN will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, to allow them to perform the essential functions of a job, unless doing so causes undue hardship on the operation of the Agency.   

1. Pursues the provision of mental health services to enhance the array of programs provided to consumers, within their limited scope of practice, under the direct supervision of a qualified GIHN supervisor. 
2. Participates in GIHN’s commitment toward social justice and cultural diversity. 
3. Develops professional relationships with individuals and families served by promoting empowerment demonstrating empathy and acting in a genuine and trustworthy manner. 
4. Utilizes GIHN supervision and guidance for professional growth. 
5. Develops skills and work experience through consumer interaction in order to gain knowledge of various social interventions and further diversify their practice portfolio. 
6. Maintains required college/university student documentation, if applicable, while interning at GIHN. 
7. Completes all clinical documentation timely and of high quality.  
8. Works cooperatively with all GIHN employees and consumers. 
9. Protects the security, confidentiality, and integrity of all protected health information in a manner that is consistent with HIPAA, MDHHS standards, and GIHN policy and procedures. 
10. Assures consumers’ rights are protected and recipient rights procedures are followed throughout GIHN and its provider network. 
11. Attends and actively participates in GIHN required training, as well as seeks external education opportunities for professional growth and development. 
12. Abides by all applicable GIHN policies and procedures. 
13. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. 
14. Performs work and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 
15. Participate in community-based and/or home-based services as assigned. 
16. Adheres to all agency safety procedures related to field work, including reporting safety concerns, following travel policies, and using approved communication methods. 

Requirements

Competencies. 

Must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of trauma and social, cultural, and economic diversity of the target population served.  Will actively support the goal of person-centered planning and integrated care. Will demonstrate  competencies related to the complexities of the human condition and the manner in which physical health, mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma are interrelated. Understands and complies with mandated reporting requirements in accordance with Michigan law and agency policy. Maintains professional and ethical boundaries with consumers and families at all times. Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.  

Supervisory Responsibility. 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment. 

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. 

Physical Demands. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work. 

This is a student intern position.  Student Interns are expected to coordinate their work schedules, in advance, with the department supervisor they will be working under.  Internship hours must be during GIHN’s core works hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Travel. 

Minimal travel from Alma Headquarters is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience. 

High School diploma or equivalent.  College interns must meet the university practicum experience and licensing requirements for their respective degrees.  

EEO Statement. 

GIHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family history), political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by local, Michigan or federal law.   Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.  GIHN expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above, or any other protected status.  Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. 

Other Duties. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  The above functions will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices, person-centered planning and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process, as applicable to the work performed.