About
Outpatient Therapy and Services Overview:
Professional staff work with individuals and families to provide therapy for any mental health issue - everything from stress, depression and trauma to bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. We use evidence-based therapy to create plans to help clients achieve their fullest potential and maintain recovery. Outpatient services include assessments, therapy, psychiatry services, case management, group therapy and specialty services. Students can learn more about our outpatient services by clicking here.
Internship Overview:
Under the guidance of professionals in a community mental health setting, students will increase their knowledge on various services with diverse clients. Students selected for the Scott County Outpatient Office Student Intern Volunteer role will shadow clinicians and other staff members as appropriate. Individuals selected for this internship will apply skills acquired in school to observe intakes, evaluations, and assessments. Interns in this position will have opportunities to develop and implement group therapy activities, review client education, administrative assistance, and advocacy for a holistic internship experience.
Interns in this position will utilize critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, and practical communication skills to complete detail-oriented tasks and assignments that align with the Scott County Outpatient Office and the student's practicum or internship course's academic requirements.
Requirements and Additional Information:
Suitable for Students Pursuing a(n): Bachelors or Master Degree.
(Note: Students pursuing a masters degree should look at this position to meet the 100-hour practicum requirement (60/40 split) or other similar academic requirements.)
Ideal for Students Studying: Psychology, Social Work or other Human Service fields
Supervision Provided: Supervision is provided by an LCSW
Hours of Opportunity: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday through Friday
Available Slots: One
Application Note: Students who apply for the Scott County Outpatient Office Student Intern Volunteer position using the "Apply Now" button will land on an application titled "Non-Clinical Student Intern Volunteer." Although the title is different, this is the application for the position.
In addition to the above requirements in the "Requirements and Additional Information" section, students selected for this position must provide the following:
- Three Professional References
- Official Transcript for your Current Program
- Signed Contingent Offer Letter
Students must also complete and pass the following:
- Background Checks
- Drug Screening
Additionally, interns will be required to attend a one-day orientation. This orientation will fall on a Monday and is scheduled with New Vista's Human Resources department upon completion and a successful review of all required materials. Students who are missing academic obligations such as courses or mandatory meetings will be provided with an excused absence note.
Access to live New Vista hosted trainings spanning a variety of community mental health center topics.
Participation in certain New Vista events such as wellness fairs.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
