Internship Opportunities

The Crisis Clinic is a private non-profit agency that provides confidential and anonymous 24-hour telephone crisis intervention, information and referral to human services resources. As a student intern you will have opportunities to:

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Communication Skills

Develop effective communication skills essential to providing quality crisis intervention

Interviewing Skills

Develop interviewing skills to assist callers in finding the most appropriate community resources

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Problem Solving Skills

Learn and develop techniques to assist callers in their problem-solving process, especially when there are no appropriate community resources

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Social Services Experience

Work within the social services systems of five counties and experience the strengths, weaknesses and “missing pieces”

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Mental Health Experience

Understand the roles of the various mental health services providers

Available Internships

Initial Internship Requirements

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Application

Successfully complete the application process.

Interview

Successfully complete the interview process.

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Collaborate with Program Manager

Responsible for collaborating with Program Manager and University sponsor in drafting learning contact between The Crisis Clinic and the school to meet school requirements.

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Orientation and Training

Successfully complete the orientation, 60 hours of training, and evaluation.

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Phone Work

Complete at least 200 hours of phone work at the rate of not more than 20 hours per week, including one 8 hour overnight shift per week.

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Monthly Meetings

Responsible to set up and attend monthly meetings with the on-site supervisor.

Note: Final evaluation will be written upon the completion of internship hours required per contract. Evaluations include self-evaluation and collaborative evaluation.