Treatment Program Providers

Summary

The Intern works as part of the Steppingstone, Inc. team serving individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring

mental health disorders, and housing instability. The internship provides bachelor's and master's level students in Social Work,

Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or related fields with direct, supervised experience in clinical and administrative aspects of

treatment and recovery. Interns will gain hands-on experience through observation, client engagement, documentation, and

participation in program operations, under the supervision of a licensed clinician or designated supervisor.

Essential Functions

Position Specific Duties

• Participate in client assessment, treatment planning, and delivery of therapeutic interventions under supervision.
• Engage with consumers to support individual recovery goals, facilitate groups, and promote positive outcomes.
• Observe and assist with family and systems work as part of the treatment process.
• Assist program employees with day-to-day operations and service coordination.
• Participate in employee meetings, trainings, and case reviews to develop clinical and professional competence.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Learn and apply ethical and professional standards in all aspects of consumer care and team collaboration.
• Observe and support compliance, administrative, and program procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and initiative in completing assigned learning activities.

Administrative Tasks

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform program recordkeeping and filing, and organize vital documents.
• Provide telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other programs as needed.
• Participate in required supervisions, staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted by internal and external agencies.
• Ability to use a computer including inputting information into the electronic health record.

Compliance Requirements

• Remain awake during your shift at all times.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications.
• Adhere to program/project/department requirements and services.
• Comply with the established protocol for medication management.
• Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.

Qualification Requirements

The Intern must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of

the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Substance Use Counseling, or a related field.
• Interest in substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards.

Work Environment Requirements

The work environment requirements are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• The work noise level is that of an average busy home.
• Ensure safety through fire drills and emergency evacuations.
• Ensure a safe workplace to reduce potential risk of violence.
• Ensure a safe and clean program addressing and communicating any facility issues.
• Observe all health and safety requirements including Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
• Abide by the Hazard Communication policy and the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Abide by the Bloodborne Pathogens/Universal Precautions policy and procedure.
• Adhere to all emergency evacuation procedures.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires good vision (the ability to see) either with or without various assistive devices.
• Requires the ability to hear either with or without various assistive devices.
• Requires the ability to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing.
• Some manual dexterity is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
• Some manipulative ability is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
• Position requires overall light physical effort.
• Frequent climbing of stairs is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
• Ability to quickly move throughout the facility in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities
• Ability to quickly perform emergency-type actions as needed (Police, Fire, Medical, etc.)

The Addiction Immediate Care (AIC) program is located at 340 Thompson Rd in Webster. We are an urgent care for addiction and dual diagnosis treatment and are a licensed Opioid Treatment Program. Initially, students will shadow clinicians to learn about the treatment provided and, once they are confident and comfortable, students will begin to meet with patients independently, completing intakes, individual sessions, running groups, etc. During the internship students will learn about different forms of medication for opioid use disorders and other medication assisted treatments in addition to psychiatric medications. The majority of patients have a dually diagnosed mental health disorder. Students will learn about the levels of care and treatment options at UMass Harrington and will have the opportunity to shadow in those levels of care. Students should reach out via email to the UMass Harrington contact person (Christina Beesley) who will schedule an interview to discuss internship opportunities, student interest, and requirements of the school. Onboarding takes about 4 weeks so please plan ahead.

The Co-Occurring Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is located at 340 Thompson Rd in Webster. This acute level of care is considered lower than an inpatient hospitalization but much higher and more structured than standard outpatient therapy. Patients attend the program Monday through Friday from 9am-2pm, and typically patients stay in this level of care for 2-4weeks. The program consists of groups, individual therapy, medication management, and family therapy (based on need and patient request). Initially, students will shadow clinicians to learn about the treatment provided and, once they are confident and comfortable, students will begin to meet with patients independently, completing intakes, individual sessions, running groups, completing treatment plans, and discharge planning. During the internship students will learn about a variety of mental health and substance use disorders and the medications used to treat them. Students will also learn about the levels of care and treatment options at UMass Harrington and will have the opportunity to shadow in those levels of care. Students should reach out via email to the UMass Harrington contact person (Christina Beesley) who will schedule an interview to discuss internship opportunities, student interest, and requirements of the school. Onboarding takes about 4 weeks so please plan ahead.