INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: FRIENDLY OAKS (LOUISA)

REQ: 66100146

CENTER: Rural Services

PROGRAM: Friendly Oaks

LOCATION: 206 Elm Ave, Louisa, VA 23093

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: Continuous

AVAILABLE SPOTS OPEN: 1

DAILY TASKS:

• In this program, students will faciliate groups with, help with activities (crafts and games), engage with clients to learn about different mental illness.

PLACEMENT IN SCHOOL:

• Enrolled in master's level degree program

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIRED:

• None

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS:

• Looking for a candidate who is creative, collaborative, and will concentrate on person-centered approaches

LOCATION: 83 Tanbark Plaza, Lovingston, VA 22949

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: Continuous

DAILY TASKS:

• In this program, students work face-to-face with adults with Serious Mental Illness, alongside a team of providers for Psychosocial Rehabilitation. One of the advantages of this location is the opportunity to work with adults who have a high level of acuity, while still always having other professional staff present to provide support. Direct contact hours are abundant here, providing opportunities to strengthen skills for working with clients coping with acute mental health symptoms, intellectual and developmental needs, and substance use concerns. Students have also had opportunities, as needed, to work with multi-disciplinary providers at the Nelson Counseling Center in order to focus on specific skills, interview experts in other disciplines, and broaden educational experiences.

PLACEMENT IN SCHOOL:

• Enrolled in bachelor's or master's level degree program that supports mental health practicums or internships

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIRED:

• None

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS:

• Looking for a candidate who is creative, collaborative, and will concentrate on person-centered approaches

YOUR NEXT STEPS

1. Review the list of available Internships

2. Gather your materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Any school requirements

3. Complete your application indicating which internship you want to be considered for (see below for current internship opportunities and descriptions)

OUR PROCESS:

Once your Application is Received:

• Your application will be sent with all materials to the Hiring Manager for the internship you have indicated you want to be considered for)

• The Hiring Manager will review your application and contact you should they wish to interview you for their internship opportunity.

• Managers will inform Human Resources of their decision (typically within 2-3 weeks of your application submission date)

• Human Resources will make an official offer for the internship.

• Human Resources will provide a Region Ten Welcome email which includes the non-employee hiring packet to the intern and additional information on orientation.

• Interns will also need to provide the following to Human Resources:

• A TB screening/test

• Disclosure Statement

• Release Statement

• Criminal Background Check

• Department of Social Services Background

• Emergency Contact Form

• EEO Form

• Interns will be required to complete the following Training Assignments

• Full Day Orientation

• Confidentiality Training

• Abuse and Incident Reporting

• Human Rights Training

• Additional Training may be required depending on the program

Location : FRIENDLY OAKS LOUISA COUNTY