New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc·Richmond, Kentucky
The intern will provide clinical services including screenings, intakes, and treatment planning for a diverse clientele. Responsibilities also include performing risk assessments, crisis intervention, and collaborating with supervising staff to deliver evidence-based care.
If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!
Clinical Student Intern / Volunteer will gain clinical application of knowledge and skills acquired in school under clinical supervision. Interns in this position will work with a diverse clientele that requires a variety of clinical needs by providing clinical services for individuals and families that present for treatment. Services provided by students primarily include screening, intakes, and assistance in monitoring and treatment planning for clients. Students may also provide crisis intervention and risk assessments, treatment planning, administrative services, evaluations and client education.
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While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and be currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in a mental health or human services field. Those pursuing a PMHNP internship must hold a valid RN license and possess a valid driver's license with auto insurance.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Kentucky often look for candidates who can support clients in community, school, or clinical settings while meeting basic credentialing requirements. These roles can be competitive because preferred education, CPR, and Handle with Care certifications may help candidates stand out, along with any related experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the setting you can support.