Mental Health Intern

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF MENTAL HEALTH INTERN WORK:

IRC-SLC Health Programs promote physical and psychosocial wellbeing by ensuring access to healthcare services and providing culturally appropriate, strength-based, educational programming.

The Refugee Mental Health internship will provide individual(s) with an opportunity to gain experience in mental health screening procedures, data collection and tracking, and mental health referral protocols. The individual(s) will provide direct support to the Mental Health Program Coordinator in identifying clients in need of services and supporting clients accessing treatment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•            Administer individual mental health assessments (RHS-15) 

•            Participate in health program meetings

•            Provide public transit orientations to clients

•            Offer relevant resources for clients’ mental health needs

•            Assist with facilitating mental health and psychosocial support groups

•            Assist with coordinating client mental health care and facilitating treatment between providers.

•            Other, as assigned and/or determined by Mental Health Program Coordinator

POSITION LOGISTICS

•            Start Date: May 15th, 2023

•            Length of Assignment: 3-4 months

•            Commitment is flexible depending on intern schedule, but general expectation is 10 hours per week

•            Intern will be required to have reliable transportation to and from IRC office in Salt Lake City

•            Position is hybrid, with the expectation to work from SLC office at least once a week

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

•            Gain experience offering mental health direct practice with refugee clients in Salt Lake City

•            Understand the Mental Health system for refugees and immigrants in Salt Lake City

•            Engage in programmatic development and learn about the roles at IRC and health services offered for refugees in Salt Lake City